Authentic Peugeot Vintage Frame for 700C Touring Builds
This mid-century French steel frameset represents a reliable foundation for restoring a classic lady touring bike. Featuring a step-through design specifically engineered for 700C wheels, it balances structural resilience with the classic road-dampening qualities of traditional steel tubing. Sourced directly as a pre-owned component, it carries the genuine patina of its era, making it an ideal choice for period-correct restorations.
The unit features classic French dimensions, including specific bottom bracket and fork steerer thread pitches typical of vintage Peugeot production. This chassis is perfect for recreating a traditional French rando-style machine. To complete your retro steering and accessory setup, consider matching this frameset with a GUID Vintage Aluminium Handlebar or mounting an authentic Vintage Touring Bike Bell to your cockpit.
Technical Advantages & Structural Specifications
Built with durability in mind, this frame utilizes standardized French clearances from its production era, ensuring compatibility with classic European components. The rear dropout spacing is set at 122mm, matching traditional multi-speed freewheel hubs.
Technical Specifications
- Matter: Steel
- Size: 52
- Seat tube (a): 52.5 cm (measured bottom bracket center to top of the tube)
- Top tube (b): Center to center measurement
- Thread (bottom bracket): 35x100 "French"
- Thread (fork): 25X100
- Rear spacing: 122 mm
- Weight: 3730 g
If you are exploring similar options in this size range, you can also view our alternative Peugeot lady touring bike frame (3745g) or its sibling Peugeot lady touring bike frame (3746g) to find the best match for your project.
FAQ
What is the bottom bracket thread standard on this Peugeot frame?
This frame uses a classic 35x100 French thread bottom bracket standard, which is specific to vintage French bicycles.
Which wheel size is this steel frameset designed to accommodate?
This frame is built specifically for 700C wheels, typical for vintage touring bike builds.
What is the rear hub spacing of this frame?
The rear dropout spacing measures exactly 122 mm, designed for period-correct multi-speed vintage hubs.
Are there any structural defects or cracks on this frame?
No major defects like cracks or structural bends are present. Only standard vintage wear and minor cosmetic blemishes exist, which are fully documented in the product photos.
