My partner is looking for a bike just to ride around the city. I found a vintage Peugeot that the seller wants $40 for. Are these fairly affordable to get fixed or should I look elsewhere? I believe they mentioned it needs a tune up and 2 new tires. I'm also wondering what model this is. Did some googling around and it looks like it might be a UE-8?
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This is also another option that I found. I believe a 70s Schwinn World Tourist? I believe it needs a new tire as well. Would this be a better option if I could get it for $50?
[https://imgur.com/a/aEmuKHa](https://imgur.com/a/aEmuKHa)
It depends on what you are looking for. I believe 40 bucks is a fair price for a nice steel fork, but you’ll need to have it serviced and a few parts changed.
The other one seems to be better preserved, but I don’t like that type of frame.
If the bike fits you (this is very very important, do some research) I say get the Peugeot one and take it to a bike shop.
Nope
The bike looks good for the use case that you describe. It’s a small frame, so if the person using it is not tall, it could be a good fit. This has to be checked and verified in person though.
It actually seems to have 2 new tires. So that’s not something you’d need to get.
The seat must be adjusted, looks unrideable in that position.
Personally I would get rid of all that puffy bar tape or bar sponge or whatever they have on the bars. And the color is atrocious. Re wrap them with something more color appropriate. But that’s just my taste 🙂
Other than that just a basic check and tuneup would be needed. At a distance it looks to be in good shape.
Old French bikes have different bottom bracket threads and stem sizes, which can be a bit difficult to find. But assumedly you wouldn’t need to replace those so not an issue as such.
when you are done you are going to have a couple hundred into this bike including purchase price, id spend a bit more time looking in the $150-200 range and you should find something a bit more modern that could be in better shape and need less maintenance. these old french bikes are kind of a pain to work on unless you plan to do everything your self i would look elsewhere.
I bought an old entry level Peugeot once, because, well, it looked kinda cool.
Almost immediately regretted it. Ended up replacing the “simplex” RD two months in. Then the cranks started making creaking noises. Sold it for basically the money i put into parts and called it a lesson.
A road bike is not typically a good choice for urban riding. Old Peugeots might be a challenge for parts, tires are not cheap and this appears to be a 72 A08 [https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Bicycle%20Galleries/Peugeot%20Bicycle%20Galleries.htm](https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Bicycle%20Galleries/Peugeot%20Bicycle%20Galleries.htm)
I wouldn’t buy either one honestly. You should be able to find an older hybrid bike that would make a way better commuter than this. 90s Trek Multitracks or Specialized Crossroads would be good candidates. 700c frames with wide tire clearances and lots of gears. They’d also have tough steel frames and be easier to work on.
No.
The parts use a different (French), standard so every part is just that much more difficult to source for repairs.