Peugeot Black Mamba

[barry2017]

A Peugeot Black Mamba. Slightly ridiculous name and camp paintjob, but decent quality. Reynolds 531.

It needs a bit of love, and it's an inch too big, but I had a massive grin on my face when I went for a ride around the marina. I just need a slightly shorter stem.

 

[mikeekim89]

Looking good my friend. More pics are a must. What are your plans for her?

 

[barry2017]

Do you think Maguras would be silly?

Other than that, I'll rebuild the wheels, then go out and fall off it a bit.

 

[mikeekim89]

Maguras could be a little OTT. Each to there own though. If you need stabilizers. I think Argos has them cheap.

 

[letmetalktomark]

Chris,

I had one of these for about two years.

I decided to SS mine to use as a commuter - Really quite like when stripped down.

Looking forward to more pics on this

Mine for reference:

 

[barry2017]

Do you know how fat a tyre goes in there, Mark?

And what ratio were you running for a magic gear?

 

[orange71]

Other than that, I'll rebuild the wheels, then go out and fall off it a bit.

not into the canal again please Chris :shock:

hope to see it on one of our rides?

 

[legrandefromage]

dibs on the stem - any parts wanted for swappsies? I think I still have a short 1" stem as well?

 

[letmetalktomark]

Do you know how fat a tyre goes in there, Mark?

And what ratio were you running for a magic gear?

The bike had a 2.3'' modern continental tyre out back that slightly rubbed so I would say 2.2'' max

The ratio I was running above was 48 x 16 with a biopace front ring.

I ended up with an oval shaped rear cog but it was perfect for the two years I used it like that - same chain too

Should you ever want to move the frame & forks on .....

 

[barry2017]

Orange71- You were included in that "falling off" statement. This was the machine I was talking about before Christmas. Must get some fresh spokes and rebuild the wheels though, otherwise I'll end up pushing it home.

LGF - It's yours, matey.

Letmetalktomark - I really, really like it. But if I find another frame I like that's an inch smaller, I will keep you in mind. It makes me remember going into a bike shop as a kid and having the man selling the bike tell my dad "He'll grow into it".