bikebloke Posted April 18, 2017 Share the other one that was hanging in the garage got a clean up on long weekend and some new bar tape and some general lovin previous older one is still in bits all over the garage Peugeot Le Mans complete 7 speed shimano 105 groupset incl wheelhubs headset and pedals - its like riding a greased up whippet Edited April 18, 2017 by bikebloke Barry_W, seanp, Loose cog and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanp Posted April 18, 2017 Share the other one that was hanging in the garage got a clean up on long weekend and some new bar tape and some general lovin previous older one is still in bits all over the garagePeugeot Le Mans complete 7 speed shimano 105 groupset incl wheelhubs headset and pedals - its like riding a greased up whippetHi bike bloke. I love this. For some reason i had also decided to do something with a long forgotten/ignored LeMans frameset that had just been standing around gathering dust. I probably never considered it worthy of a full rebuild before, but being fortunate enough to have picked up quite a few components at bargain prices, parts that were not being used for anything else, I thought i'd put her together and see what it would turn out like. Not too bad. Think I will be putting on a few miles on her this coming winter. Christened her "Pug" by the way bikebloke, HeyYou and Kenty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted April 18, 2017 Share looks good for something built out of a bargain bin seanp mine definitely requires some new tyres the old ones on her are 80s canvas wall 20cm conti slicks (they where all the rage and skinny as sh*t ) they where puncture prone when new and now they are like rat nests and flaking all over as soon as I stick some new rubber on ill put some miles on her (like this weekend) had forgotten how much fun it was to ride steel Edited April 18, 2017 by bikebloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanp Posted April 18, 2017 Share looks good for something built out of a bargain bin seanp :)mine definitely requires some new tyres the old ones on her are 80s canvas wall 20cm conti slicks (they where all the rage and skinny as sh*t )they where puncture prone when new and now they are like rat nests and flaking all overas soon as I stick some new rubber on ill put some miles on her (like this weekend)had forgotten how much fun it was to ride steel I'd definetly stick with the gumball tyres if I were you. It just looks so cool on that frame. Will those rims be able to handle 25mm tyres or max 23mm? Edited April 18, 2017 by seanp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted April 19, 2017 Share Nice Peugeots! They would appreciate a pair of these http://www.continental-tires.com/bicycle/tyres/race-tyres/grand-prix-classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanp Posted April 19, 2017 Share Nice Peugeots! They would appreciate a pair of these http://www.continental-tires.com/bicycle/tyres/race-tyres/grand-prix-classicHi LC. Will definitely consider those once my existing tyres have worn out. Glad to see they offer puncture protection. Previous gumwalls used not always had the best puncture protection capabilities. Sean Loose cog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted April 20, 2017 Share Wandered off to our Training Centre to see how the apprentices were doing and saw one of them commutes on this. Pure 80's Hi-NRG Paintwork! I didn't know Le Turbo even made "MTBs" Kenty and Eppie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eppie Posted April 20, 2017 Share Wandered off to our Training Centre to see how the apprentices were doing and saw one of them commutes on this. Pure 80's Hi-NRG Paintwork! I didn't know Le Turbo even made "MTBs"Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formallyknownas Posted April 20, 2017 Share Wandered off to our Training Centre to see how the apprentices were doing and saw one of them commutes on this. Pure 80's Hi-NRG Paintwork! I didn't know Le Turbo even made "MTBs"Ping Patchelicious. I think he's after one of those. Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted April 20, 2017 Share looking for some advice about repairs and welding on a Columbus bianchi steel frame I acquired as a junker but would like to fix if possible bent back stay and broken joint where backstay joins the seattube see OP below who in the western cape can evaluate and/or repair it etc https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/167673-welding-repairs-on-a-columbus-frame/?source=lfp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted April 21, 2017 Share That looks like the one in after, but I'm actually after the LeJeune early 90s DirtBuster. My old man was is busy getting a old Lejeune restored by Mr du Toit himself at the moment, so I'm going to ask him if he knows of any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted April 21, 2017 Share That looks like the one in after, but I'm actually after the LeJeune early 90s DirtBuster. My old man was is busy getting a old Lejeune restored by Mr du Toit himself at the moment, so I'm going to ask him if he knows of any. N+1 runs deep in this young Jedi......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formallyknownas Posted April 21, 2017 Share That looks like the one in after, but I'm actually after the LeJeune early 90s DirtBuster. My old man was is busy getting a old Lejeune restored by Mr du Toit himself at the moment, so I'm going to ask him if he knows of any.Eish. I need to pay more attention to detail. Sorry to get your hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Anarchy Posted April 21, 2017 Share Picked this up earlier this week from GT Fred and decided to build up as single speed... Sandblasted / Powder coated Late 70's Le Jeune built up with a mix of mostly newer style bits I had lying around. Managed to find an old Shimano Sante Crankset (also late 70's - sat between Shimano 600 and Dura ace i believe) and a matching saddle from the good folks at the cycle hub in Rietvlei. All i need is a 26.4 mm seatpost and so far no suppliers / bike stores have been able to help... Please fellow hubbers can anyone help me out / have a scratch around their garage? I need to get this bad boy out on the road! Edited April 21, 2017 by Audible Anarchy Formallyknownas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncoza Posted April 21, 2017 Share Just got a NOS one from Peter at Road Cycles in Silverton Seloc for 200 bucks for a build. He may have more quote name="Audible Anarchy" post="3113142" timestamp="1492802734"] Picked this up earlier this week from GT Fred and decided to build up as single speed... Sandblasted / Powder coated Late 70's Le Jeune built up with a mix of mostly newer style bits I had lying around. Managed to find an old Shimano Sante Crankset (also late 70's - sat between Shimano 600 and Dura ace i believe) and a matching saddle from the good folks at the cycle hub in Rietvlei. All i need is a 26.4 mm seatpost and so far no suppliers / bike stores have been able to Please fellow hubbers can anyone help me out / have a scratch around their garage? I need to get this bad boy out on the road! IMG_1711.JPGIMG_1710.JPGIMG_1648.JPGIMG_1646.JPGIMG_1647.JPGIMG_1659.JPGIMG_1676.JPGIMG_1695.JPGIMG_1686.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Anarchy Posted April 22, 2017 Share Thanks! I gave him a call and he says he will have a look and get back to me. Formallyknownas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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