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@chill123
I managed to acquire an old pug at the weekend for free off an old family friend. I intend to convert to a fg/ss to use over the winter.
Here are the specs i've managed to find so far:
Size: Middle of BB to seatpost is 22 1/2 inches
Front Wheel - Mavic Model E 27 x 1 1/4
**Rear Wheel **- Unidentified. Seems a bit thicker rim than the front
Brakes - Shimano Tourney
Saddle - Brooks B17 Champion Narrow
Cranks - Solida
**Frame **- 'Peugeot Tube Special Carbolite 103 by Peugeot France'
**Bottom Bracket **- 'FAG Germany'
Deraileur - Sachs Huret
Distance between rear stays - 120mm
Stamp on rear chainstay dropout - '310 18112'
Frame stamp underneath BB - '123'
Year - From info here (http://cyclespeugeot.com/ModelID.html) the checkers in the decals indicate it was produced between 1979 & 1983.
My plan is to add some drops and convert this to a fg/ss to use for winter training. Not sure how far i'll go with the rebuild (respray the frame etc) as I may end up upgrading to a 531 frame at some point if i can find one cheap.
Ideally i'd like parts that could be used on a 531 frame in the future if possible.
Here are a few questions i've got;
Q - I know the frame isn't exactly top quality steel. Are any of the other bits worth much?
Q - Could I simply take off one of the chain rings from the front when converting or do i need a whole new crankset?
Q - I've not tried yet but do you think 700c wheels would fit on this bike?
Q - Any advice on what is a good reasonably priced flip flop hub (fg/ss) that will last?
Q - Any other advice or things i should think about before i start?
And finally, some pics of the machine in question....