Peugeot - PX10N - Bicycle - 1980

PEUGEOT PX10N - RACING ICON (1980) - ABOUT 9.8 KG

A legend of French cycling: the thoroughbred of the 1980s

We have the privilege to present a centerpiece of cycling history: a Peugeot PX10N from 1980. More than a bike, the PX10 is the emblematic model that carried the greatest champions of the Peugeot-Esso-Michelin team to glory. This specific model embodies the pinnacle of the workshop know-how at Peugeot of the era, combining lightness, responsiveness, and a timeless aesthetic.

History and prestige

The PX10 long served as the brand’s flagship, equipping professional riders before the carbon era. In 1980, Peugeot refined its geometry to offer a hand brazed frame, a mark of superior artisanal manufacturing quality. This bike is not just a collector’s item; it is a witness to the golden age of French steel frames.

Technical specifications & exceptional components

This bike has benefited from exceptional preservation, strict inspection, and a full refurbishment ("konserviert, geprüft & aufbereitet").

frame and fork: high-end steel hand-brazed, sporting the classic black livery with the famous Peugeot checkerboard.

dimensions: seat tube height 54 cm (center-to-top), top tube 53.5 cm (center-to-center). Ideal for a rider between 1.68 m and 1.78 m.

transmission: Simplex Peugeot 2x6 speed groupset (12 speeds). Derailleurs and shifters from Simplex are renowned for their precision and lightness.

crankset: Spidel (the premium label grouping France’s best manufacturers of the era), offering optimal rigidity.

braking: Weinmann 605 calipers, providing powerful and progressive braking.

drivetrain: lightweight and high-performance wheelset with Super Champion "Gentleman" tubular rims, mounted on Spidel Professional hubs by Maillard. A light and capable configuration.

cockpit: Atax Peugeot stem with professionally engraved handlebars.

saddle: vintage Idéale 2002 saddle, the pinnacle of vintage comfort.

weight: approximately 9.8 kg (featherweight for the era).

Condition

The bike is presented in remarkable condition. The black paint retains its original shine, the fork chromes are bright, and all mechanical components have been checked. The “Hand-Brazed” stickers and tube markings are perfectly legible, attesting to the authenticity of this racing machine.

Shipping information

Shipping costs are set at €300. Please note that this is a flat-rate estimate to ensure professional and secure packaging. If the actual shipping cost proves to be lower than the amount paid, we commit to refund the difference to the buyer after the sale.