~~Just the frame, for $200? Absolutely not. That is not a high end frame. If it was $50, and you have the ability and tools and parts to build it up, then maybe.~~ See edits
edit: apparently these were sometimes made with Reynolds 753 or Columbus SLX tubes. I can see a tubing decal on the downtube and it doesn’t look like either of those, I think it’s Carbolite 103, which is a lower end steel. But if it is made with 753 or SLX then yes, it’s worth the $200. It looks like a midrange frame to me so I would be surprised if that’s the case.
edit2: Tiregroove below notes that Reynolds 531 decals can be red and that this is what the frame is. I’d say it’s worth $200 in that case, assuming it’s in good shape. I’d try and talk them down, I think that’s the high end of what it’s worth, especially if the condition isn’t great. Hard to tell from these photos.
failbotron on
Is that a Carbonite 103 or a raynolds 531 steel frame? 200 does seem steep though, even if the frame is in good condition…which this one seems like it very much is
OverjoyedBanana on
It’s a 1983 or 1984 PY10 “Perthus” the higher end road frames. It’s a good frame, but is it worth 200 ? Depends on your area (they’re very common here in France, maybe less outside) and also if it’s the perfect size for you, you might spend more.
Admirable_Skirt_8052 on
Probably 531c. So it’s the competition tubeset. As far as the sticker and the personal name on the frame tell. Condition is hard to tell with these low quality pictures – but it seems more like a 6-7/10 if you look closely to the 3. picture on the right side of the top tube are either scratches or even worse it’s some kind of rust under the painting. For 200 bucks you can score some better frames in probably better condition. So I would pass on this one personally. But if you really admire the frame/size/color whatever, you could go for it if the bottom bracket stays in it’s actually 30-50 bucks less.
BadUsername_Numbers on
As someone with too many bikes: no. But damn, that’s one pretty frame!
hallhoff on
I don’t know anything about the frame specs, but can I share?
Saw a guy on the LA Metro yesterday rocking a Peugeot with some friction shifters, and wearing a tattered blue chore coat. And man was he vibing. Buy it!
BikePilot2001 on
Nope. Too many French standard parts to chase down.
French bikes are lovely, but you should buy them whole so you don’t have to chase down the non-standard parts for every damn thing with threads.
Slash_Dementia_67 on
I don’t “get” all the Peugeot posts here. I wouldn’t call it a high-end vintage bike by any means, & French threading / fitting is a bitch to deal with. Just my opinion. By the way, I owned one in the 80’s in high school. I learned alot on that bike, but moved on to better bikes soon after.
Kooky-Air339 on
I have to disagree with others. That frame without a fork is worth at the most $100, and that frame is not in mint or excellent or even good condition, it’s in fair condition and maybe not even that since I can’t see the rest of it..
Unless you have the exact fork sitting at your house somewhere, it could be a real pain trying to find one, most bikes crash and bend the fork which is probably why that fork is missing, so finding the frame is not as big of a deal, finding the fork is a whole different problem. Plus, in order to make it a worthwhile vintage bike you will have to source all the original parts, those bikes are virtually worthless to sell when someone modernizes them.
highriskhillbomb on
is the bottom bracket stuck in it? serious question
s1n0n on
As some of the other commenters said, this is a high end bike and are generally pretty rare. I’ve never seen one in person. I would say 200 is a very fair price if the frame is straight and not too badly damaged. It’s also worth noting that this is by far the best color scheme Peugeot ever produced too. This would be sick with modern components. I would totally do it!
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~~Just the frame, for $200? Absolutely not. That is not a high end frame. If it was $50, and you have the ability and tools and parts to build it up, then maybe.~~ See edits
edit: apparently these were sometimes made with Reynolds 753 or Columbus SLX tubes. I can see a tubing decal on the downtube and it doesn’t look like either of those, I think it’s Carbolite 103, which is a lower end steel. But if it is made with 753 or SLX then yes, it’s worth the $200. It looks like a midrange frame to me so I would be surprised if that’s the case.
edit2: Tiregroove below notes that Reynolds 531 decals can be red and that this is what the frame is. I’d say it’s worth $200 in that case, assuming it’s in good shape. I’d try and talk them down, I think that’s the high end of what it’s worth, especially if the condition isn’t great. Hard to tell from these photos.
Is that a Carbonite 103 or a raynolds 531 steel frame? 200 does seem steep though, even if the frame is in good condition…which this one seems like it very much is
It’s a 1983 or 1984 PY10 “Perthus” the higher end road frames. It’s a good frame, but is it worth 200 ? Depends on your area (they’re very common here in France, maybe less outside) and also if it’s the perfect size for you, you might spend more.
Probably 531c. So it’s the competition tubeset. As far as the sticker and the personal name on the frame tell. Condition is hard to tell with these low quality pictures – but it seems more like a 6-7/10 if you look closely to the 3. picture on the right side of the top tube are either scratches or even worse it’s some kind of rust under the painting. For 200 bucks you can score some better frames in probably better condition. So I would pass on this one personally. But if you really admire the frame/size/color whatever, you could go for it if the bottom bracket stays in it’s actually 30-50 bucks less.
As someone with too many bikes: no. But damn, that’s one pretty frame!
I don’t know anything about the frame specs, but can I share?
Saw a guy on the LA Metro yesterday rocking a Peugeot with some friction shifters, and wearing a tattered blue chore coat. And man was he vibing. Buy it!
Nope. Too many French standard parts to chase down.
French bikes are lovely, but you should buy them whole so you don’t have to chase down the non-standard parts for every damn thing with threads.
I don’t “get” all the Peugeot posts here. I wouldn’t call it a high-end vintage bike by any means, & French threading / fitting is a bitch to deal with. Just my opinion. By the way, I owned one in the 80’s in high school. I learned alot on that bike, but moved on to better bikes soon after.
I have to disagree with others. That frame without a fork is worth at the most $100, and that frame is not in mint or excellent or even good condition, it’s in fair condition and maybe not even that since I can’t see the rest of it..
Unless you have the exact fork sitting at your house somewhere, it could be a real pain trying to find one, most bikes crash and bend the fork which is probably why that fork is missing, so finding the frame is not as big of a deal, finding the fork is a whole different problem. Plus, in order to make it a worthwhile vintage bike you will have to source all the original parts, those bikes are virtually worthless to sell when someone modernizes them.
is the bottom bracket stuck in it? serious question
As some of the other commenters said, this is a high end bike and are generally pretty rare. I’ve never seen one in person. I would say 200 is a very fair price if the frame is straight and not too badly damaged. It’s also worth noting that this is by far the best color scheme Peugeot ever produced too. This would be sick with modern components. I would totally do it!