Nothing screamed 80s graphic design louder than these 'mangalloy' Peugeot's.Think big hair,shoulder pads,Flock of Seagulls ,Peugeot Mont Blanc.Still,I'm giving this beautifully preserved example 4 1/2 stars for the original saddle alone.
the Slow Schlepper
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- the Slow Schlepper
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Having spent most of my working life at sea, as a sailor in the merchant marine,I have recently come ashore for a second go as a land lubber.The first time I was retrenched due to the GFC and I went back to sea on the Bass Strait ferries .Three years later,here I am. My job as a cargo super involves a company car and a small amount of driving around, which I try to keep to a minimum. This blog is my view of the world from the saddle and also a diary of my passion for old, steel framed French treadlies.
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6 comments:
As you say very 80s...
Actually I like it..!!
-Trevor
Yeah,I do too,PT. But still, I liked the Frenchness of the 60's and 70's graphics even more. These were pretty generic.
ian
80s bikes are all the rage here in the U.S. and are fetching good prices. I especially like the older Peugeots. There's somethgn about the graphics that I find timeless.
First thing I thought of seeing that was Bermuda Shorts!
Hi Ian. Now that you mention it.Bermuda shorts,panama hat and some Perry Topsiders.
cheers
I know what you mean about the decals,Ms Bikes. I currently have a 70's Peugeot which is in desperate need of a new coat of paint and I'm loathe to blast them off.
Ian
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