Any Peugeot experts out there? Trying to ID a frame as potentially a PX10 or a PY10

Would love to hear from anyone who knows about Peugeots.

My best guess is that this frame dates from the late 70’s, when chrome went temporarely out of fashion. It looks like a higher-end model like the PX 10, because of the parts, almost identical to the PY 10 EC http://www.peugeotshow.com/images/1979_3.jpg, except for the (CLB?) brakes (and Campagnolo FD?).

What is obviously missing are the tubing decals, which makes it difficult to tell if it’s a full Reynolds frame or not. The fork crown seems to be a Nervex though, which indicates Reynolds.

This decal design was introduced in 1979, which makes me think that this bike might be one of the first that had them applied, just before brazed-on top tube cable guides became common (also 1979). The Super Compétition decal is unusually placed on the seat stay instead of the top tube.

Peugeot Expert? Isn't that a van?

Sorry.

If no joy here try classic rendezvous (you'll have to sign up to post though) they'll know

It aint a super comp IMO, here's a page from the classic lightweights site that might help you ID it. http://www.classicrendezvous.com/France/bicycles/Peugeot/PX10_history.htm
Also see http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/peugeot-py-10-ec--29308
mid range bike but doesn't matter what it is, ride it and enjoy it.

It is indeed, good van knowledge there

It's been professionally identified as either a PX10 or a PY10, the PY10s could be customised so in this case the super competition transfers were put on the rear stays (see pic), plus the majority of the components match what were used on the PY10s. I agree that ultimately it doesn't really matter, but it's interesting to know the history of these frames

Thanks, good idea