Sorry to keep you waiting so long if you’ve been following the story so far – nice parts are for old French bikes are pretty thin on the ground ok – but now, pedals and saddle notwithstanding, the lofty old Gallic gent is now ready for his debut test ride!
Here’s how he used to look…
http://deadrats.co.uk/2012/03/record-breaking-peugeot-restoration-day-one/
And here he is today…
Frame: 1978 Peugeot Reynolds 531 (63cm) resprayed
Fork: unknown French fork (fitted back in very late 1970s) resprayed
Decals: reproduction Peugeot set plus French 531 decal by Gil M, lacquered over top
Headset: original French threaded
Stem: Atax
Handlebar: Primo Giro Di Sicilia
Brake Levers: Mafac
Brake Calipers: Weinmann Vainqueur 610 with original straddles & yokes
Brake Pads: Weinmann 1741
Bar End Shifters: Campagnolo
Front Derailleur: Simplex (NOS)
Rear Derailleur: Simplex SX610
Freewheel: Atom 77 Compact 6 speed 14-24t
Chain: KMC (new)
Cranks: TA Specialities
Chainrings: TA Specialities 50/42t
Bottom Bracket: Stronglight (new bearings)
Pedals: TBC
Rims: Mavic Module 700c
Hubs: Campagnolo 36 hole
Spokes: Sapim Race DB with Sapim PG on driveside rear (new)
Tyres: IRC Road Tour 700x28c (NOS)
Saddle: TBC
Seatpost: Nitor
Extras: Simplex lower gear cable guide and Campagnolo upper gear cable stop, customised front brake cable hanger, new rear brake cable clips, new bar tape, new cables, new inner tubes & rim tape, NOS replica brake lever hoods
Weight: 24lbs
Absolutely pure class, well worth the wait, just makes it all the more special!