Hello,
I have been on a lengthy quest to find a Peugeot PXN-10E like one I had when I was a kid. I recently purchased this one out-of-state from the original owner, but he measured it incorrectly, and I already own the same bike in 56... and 62... like I said, it's been a long quest. Following today's PXN discussion, I thought I'd post it for sale.
Photos: http://s655.photobucket.com/
The PXN-10E "Super Competition" was the PX-10 of its era. Only the custom-order PY10CP was higher. Specs for the 1980 and 1981 US models are identical, so this bike is one of those two years.
1980 Catalog Page Scan: http://tinyurl.com/
The bike is a real time capsule, or to borrow a term from the car world, a "barn find." It appears to be completely original, with only the curious exception of the hubs. There is minor rust on many parts, and I have not tried to clean or adjust anything. To preserve its originality and to keep cost down, I'm offering it to the list as-is, so a new owner can decide how far to go with restoration.
Here are the specs and some comments:
Frame: Reynolds 531. Simplex d/o's with adjusters present. Some scratches and rust. Headbadge is present. 56cm c-c ST.
Fork: Reynolds 531, fully chromed. Some surface rust, should clean up.
Headset: Stronglight, steel.
Stem: Atax 10cm, Atax sticker present but worn; Peugeot branded on sides, both stickers present.
Bars: Phillippe Franco-Italia
Bar Tape: Benotto, black. Original would have been cloth. Velox plugs.
Saddle: Ideale 2001, cover is rough.
Seatpost: SR Laprade (yes, Japanese, but correct) 26.4mm
Brakes: Mafac (Spidel) LS-2 sidepull. Original hoods intact but show age, can provide replacements. Rear brake is missing the cable clamp nut, as shown in photos.
Cables & Housing: Original. Note the period Cable holder in the photos.
Bottom Bracket: Stronglight
Crankset: Stronglight 106, 170mm, Eng threads. 52/42 rings. All 5 alloy chainring bolts and both dustcaps are present.
Chain: Sedisport Delta
Shifters: Simplex SLJ Retrofriction, early "Star" type
Front Derailleur: Simplex SJA102, Peugeot label missing, can provide replacement at additional cost.
Rear Derailleur: Simplex SX410, labled Peugeot
Freewheel: Atom 13-26 6sp
Hubs: Unknown. These should have been Maillard 700's. No idea why they have been replaced. Appear to be decent quality.
Rims: Mavic Module E2, 700c. Both decals present, some curling at edge.
Tires: no name, shot
Q/R: Simplex / Maillard
Pedals: Atom, alloy cages
Toe Clips: Christophe steel, medium
Toe Straps: Christophe, black leather
Bottle and Cage: REG ATOX Italy. This was the correct accessory bottle and cage as shown in the catalog here: http://tinyurl.com/
Price: Just want what I have in it. $475 plus actual shipping and paypal fees, no packing charge. Insurance at cost if desired.
Thanks,
Randy Dugan
Van Nuys, CA USA