Peugeot PH 12 Vintage Steel Road Bike – Reynolds 501 – Simplex - Eroica Ready

History:

Peugeot is considered one of the most traditional and significant bicycle manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1810 by Jean-Pierre Peugeot, the company began producing bicycles in 1882 and looks back on over 140 years of history. For decades, Peugeot dominated the European peloton, reaching its zenith in the 1970s and 1980s as the equipment supplier for the legendary professional team Peugeot-Esso-Michelin. Icons such as Eddy Merckx in his early years, Bernard Thévenet, and Hennie Kuiper made the bikes with the striking lion logo world-famous. In particular, Thévenet’s Tour de France victories in 1975 and 1977 solidified the brand's reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance machines. Peugeot embodies like no other manufacturer the connection between French passion for cycling and industrial perfection that has shaped racing across eras.

Description:

This PH 12 is based on the Reynolds 501 tubeset made of double-butted manganese-molybdenum steel, known for its durability and the agile ride characteristic of Peugeot. The geometry reflects the manufacturing quality of the late 80s. The technical equipment includes a Simplex groupset with the signature parallelogram rear derailleur and Weinmann side-pull brakes. Power is transmitted through an original Nervar crankset, while the bike rolls on stable Rigida aluminum rims. This combination of proven French components is in outstanding condition and emphasizes the authenticity of this classic racing machine.

Condition:

Used. This Peugeot presents itself in impressive condition. As part of a full restoration at Goldensteelcycles, the bicycle was stripped down to the last bolt. The Reynolds 501 frame shows no dents, cracks, or deformations. The paintwork was manually deep-cleaned, polished to a high gloss, and permanently protected with high-quality hard wax sealant. All bearing groups were professionally opened, cleaned, inspected for wear, and rebuilt with fresh high-performance grease. This precise mechanical reconstruction guarantees a silky-smooth ride and flawless function of all components. A rare find for connoisseurs seeking an unadulterated original in museum quality.

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