A couple months ago, I found a Peugeot UO-8 frame by the side of the road in Brooklyn. I lugged it home in the pouring rain, eager to strip off the MAFAC brakes and leather saddle, which have become hard to find. After I cleaned up the frame in my workshop though, I realized that it was in fantastic condition! Immediately, I knew this Peugeot was going to live again. Read on to learn about the restoration process…
1970’s Peugeot UO-8 Restored
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A couple months ago, I found a Peugeot UO-8 frame by the side of the road in Brooklyn. I lugged it home in the pouring rain, eager to strip off the MAFAC brakes and leather saddle, which have become hard to find. After I cleaned up the frame in my workshop though, I realized that it was in fantastic condition! Immediately, I knew this Peugeot was going to live again. Read on to learn about the restoration process…