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billtran · 17th May 2003, 09:12 AM

Does anybody know whatever happened to Peugeot Cycles? Do they still make high-end bicycles? I can't seem to find them on the internet.

GTI124 · 17th May 2003, 09:43 AM

Bill, do a search for that, I responded to Rek on that a while ago. I believe I included the distributor's name, I'd give them a call. If you can't find it, I'll email you the article again (it's on my work PC though).

I had one ride past me the other day. Very distinctive bike

17th May 2003, 03:51 PM

Since the demise of the Peugeot cycle factory near Sochaux (Valentigney) in the 1980s, the bikes bearing the Peugeot brand have been built at the Cycleurope factory in Champagne country.

They are - I believe - using Peugeot's name under license and the bikes are neither real Peugeots nor particularly good if you're looking for a high-end bike.

Check out <a href="http://www.cycleurope.com" target="_blank">www.cycleurope.com</a> (I think that's it) if what I wrote above has not put you off...

Ray Bell · 17th May 2003, 06:12 PM

The second hand market beckons, by the sound of things...

Pugnut403 · 17th May 2003, 11:30 PM

I saw a Peugeot folding bicycle for $50 once, but it was sold before I got there.
I have seen Pug bikes since for $600

Warwick · 18th May 2003, 02:48 AM

Buy another fine French brand: Look.
Pug bikes are crap if you can still buy them.

Rod Hagen · 18th May 2003, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Ray Bell:
The second hand market beckons, by the sound of things...

I fear so, but even then you still have to be careful.

Peugeot built some wonderful road bikes as well as a lot of the "hack" variety. One I had had previously been organised for one of the doctors on the Australian Olympic team in the 70's by someone from the cycling team. It was an absolutely marvellous road bike. Light, strong, responsive. Many of those that were sold in Australia though were base models , with fairly heavy frames and lower quality componentry. Still good bikes (at least by 1970's standards) but not that different to those offered over the counter by many domestic makers. The little folding commuter bikes (which sold quite well here) were handy and good fun, but not real "bikes".

Gitane made some nice road bikes too, and I'm pretty sure thay are still around.

Cheers

Rod

Ray Bell · 18th May 2003, 07:58 AM

So are Peugeot still making bikes for the Tour de France?

There must be stacks of good quality ones available in France... get Roland Pymm to chase one down for you this trip.

renweave · 19th May 2003, 08:25 AM

I am very happy with my late 70s Mixte Pug bike that I bought for $50 a few months ago, though I paid more than that again just for the new Michelin tyres. A friend pulled it to bits and serviced everything and it is running really well!

Ray Bell · 19th May 2003, 08:47 AM

Oh yes...

When I bought new Peugeot bicycles in Marseilles for my son and daughter, I returned with at least one of those bikes having a tyre size not generally available in Australia.

Fun!

GTI124 · 19th May 2003, 10:11 AM

There are no Peugeot bikes in the TDF. Actually there are none in Division 1 or 2 Euro teams, according to Ride magazine. However, a few years ago, they were making a decent AL frame, I would say that was a crap bike. What I've seen since appears to be of substandard quality

XTC · 21st May 2003, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Rod Hagen:
Gitane made some nice road bikes too, and I'm pretty sure thay are still around.

Yep they are ... (I cycle a Gitane road bike) - but the Australian distributor went bust (so I was told) so maybe hard to get until someone else brings them in ... they went more towards MTB and dropped many of their Campie equipped road bikes.

XTC206

Keiran · 12th Apr 2005, 02:14 PM

Hi,

I have a women's Peugeot bicycle from the 1970s for sale. It is a beautiful ride - it folds in half and generates its own power for its front and rear lights. All original parts, all functioning. Some dents and scratches and fairly flat tyres. Email me to see some photos.

So, make me an offer!

Cheers,
Keiran (Sydney - Mob: 0432 948 153)

Certifiable · 12th Apr 2005, 03:43 PM

Hello Kieran,
What size is the bicycle, ie. the measurement from ground to where the horizontal top beam of the frame would be on a men's bike?

17th May 2003, 09:12 AM	#1
billtran Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Member#: 206 Posts: 386	Peugeot Bicycles Does anybody know whatever happened to Peugeot Cycles? Do they still make high-end bicycles? I can't seem to find them on the internet. __________________ You're not paranoid if everyone hates you.

17th May 2003, 09:43 AM	#2
GTI124 who? when? huh? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Redfern, Sydney Member#: 860 Posts: 4,795	Bill, do a search for that, I responded to Rek on that a while ago. I believe I included the distributor's name, I'd give them a call. If you can't find it, I'll email you the article again (it's on my work PC though). I had one ride past me the other day. Very distinctive bike __________________ - Lincoln Contribute to the World Community Grid.

17th May 2003, 11:30 PM	#5
Pugnut403 Peugeot and Volvo fanatic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southern Tasmania, near Hobart Member#: 1244 Posts: 2,150 View Photos By: Pugnut403	I saw a Peugeot folding bicycle for $50 once, but it was sold before I got there. I have seen Pug bikes since for $600 __________________ Pugs Rule! 404, project, future diesel power plans (or TI...) 405 Mi16 Series 1...My new daily driver and what a blast! Volvo 164E manual project car Volvo 242GT, now my weekend toy, boost planned soon...

18th May 2003, 02:48 AM	#6
Warwick Moderator/Merde Artiste Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne Member#: 1037 Posts: 5,293	Buy another fine French brand: Look. Pug bikes are crap if you can still buy them. __________________ *What's the point of going out? We're just going to wind up back here anyway* Warwick (I once met an architect.)

19th May 2003, 08:25 AM	#9
renweave Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canberra Member#: 845 Posts: 400	I am very happy with my late 70s Mixte Pug bike that I bought for $50 a few months ago, though I paid more than that again just for the new Michelin tyres. A friend pulled it to bits and serviced everything and it is running really well! __________________ 1976 Renault 12 1.4 wagon (Bright yellow) 1998 P306 XSi (Bianca White) FOR SALE 2006 P307XS HDi Touring (Thorium Grey) 1990 Peugeot Mixte bicycle (silver) 1970s Peugeot Mixte bicycle (white) 1970s Peugeot folding bicycle (white) 1970s Peugeot Gents bikes (for sale)

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17th May 2003, 03:51 PM	#3
M. Tippett De-registered Member#: Posts: n/a	Since the demise of the Peugeot cycle factory near Sochaux (Valentigney) in the 1980s, the bikes bearing the Peugeot brand have been built at the Cycleurope factory in Champagne country. They are - I believe - using Peugeot's name under license and the bikes are neither real Peugeots nor particularly good if you're looking for a high-end bike. Check out <a href="http://www.cycleurope.com" target="_blank">www.cycleurope.com</a> (I think that's it) if what I wrote above has not put you off...

17th May 2003, 06:12 PM	#4
Ray Bell Gone Fishin' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Burpengary and Murrumburrah, Qld and NSW Member#: 289 Posts: 9,344	The second hand market beckons, by the sound of things...

18th May 2003, 07:58 AM	#8
Ray Bell Gone Fishin' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Burpengary and Murrumburrah, Qld and NSW Member#: 289 Posts: 9,344	So are Peugeot still making bikes for the Tour de France? There must be stacks of good quality ones available in France... get Roland Pymm to chase one down for you this trip.

19th May 2003, 08:47 AM	#10
Ray Bell Gone Fishin' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Burpengary and Murrumburrah, Qld and NSW Member#: 289 Posts: 9,344	Oh yes... When I bought new Peugeot bicycles in Marseilles for my son and daughter, I returned with at least one of those bikes having a tyre size not generally available in Australia. Fun!

19th May 2003, 10:11 AM	#11
GTI124 who? when? huh? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Redfern, Sydney Member#: 860 Posts: 4,795	There are no Peugeot bikes in the TDF. Actually there are none in Division 1 or 2 Euro teams, according to Ride magazine. However, a few years ago, they were making a decent AL frame, I would say that was a crap bike. What I've seen since appears to be of substandard quality __________________ - Lincoln Contribute to the World Community Grid.

12th Apr 2005, 02:14 PM	#13
Keiran Tadpole Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sydney Member#: 4922 Posts: 1	Hi, I have a women's Peugeot bicycle from the 1970s for sale. It is a beautiful ride - it folds in half and generates its own power for its front and rear lights. All original parts, all functioning. Some dents and scratches and fairly flat tyres. Email me to see some photos. So, make me an offer! Cheers, Keiran (Sydney - Mob: 0432 948 153)

12th Apr 2005, 03:43 PM	#14
Certifiable Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queensland Member#: 3309 Posts: 57	More information Please Hello Kieran, What size is the bicycle, ie. the measurement from ground to where the horizontal top beam of the frame would be on a men's bike? __________________ French cars I have known: 1980 604 SL [So you want to run off with the mechanic? See if I care.] 1988 205 XLD [Puglet's goooooooone!]