Peugeot RSR

inseine

Going to build this up as soon as the package from Ribble arrives (don't hold your breath).
Was hoping to get it ready for L'etape but that looks doubtful now.
Exactly 900 for the frame with seat clamp and 378 for the forks with about a meter of steerer!

tremayne

Interesting and very nice. Looking forward to finished pics. Hoping also that the kit will do it justice!

No red tyres or red cables please!

inseine

tremayne wrote:

Interesting and very nice. Looking forward to finished pics. Hoping also that the kit will do it justice!

No red tyres or red cables please!

Bugger. I ordered some red Nokons and then thought it was going to be too much, which you've just confirmed! Tyres are black (mainly).

Wheelspinner

Hmm, I went browsing for more information, since you have been so negligent and not provided any! So, details please? Are these made in France / Taiwan / Congo Republic? Specific design or OEM re-branded? It does look nice...

Found this website...

http://www.peugeot.com/en/products-services/cycles#bloc-153

which would have to be - easily - the most cr@p website I've come across in years. Links to about 4 or 5 models off the page, which are hidden. Zero details on most things.

Keen to know how you get on with the Nokons... I've been going to try them, or the Yokozunas for ages but never got round to it. You might get away with red ones on this but the rest of the finishing kit will need to be a bit subdued. Zipp Service Course SL post, stem and bars would do nicely. 8)

EDIT: Found another website http://www.peugeot-scooter.com/product_info.php?language=en&info=p119_peugeot-rennrad--rsr-01-dura-ace-22.html&

that has this wonderful description, which makes perfect sense:

"Equipped to power a bicycle built for competition and for training,

Ultralight bring thanks to its monocoque carbon frame and carbon fork, His perfect alchemy between aerodynamics, lightweight, stiffness and ease of one's dream. Man fits perfectly on the Rahmenin and in the selected position thanks to a seat post and saddle Italia MONOLINK of carbon

Transmission Shimano Dura-Ace 22 speed
Crank Shimano Dura-Ace 39x53 double
Controller Shimano Dura-Ace
Brakes Shimano Dura-Ace
Wheels Mavic Cosmic Carbon SL
Saddle Carbon SLR MONOLINK
Hanger 3T team Ergonova
gallows 3T
sizes 49.52.54.58
Weight (kg) 6.95


WHAT THE HELL IS A GALLOWS DOING ON A BIKE?????

Honestly, who's in charge of web design at Peugeot!??!

inseine

Agreed, the web site is rubbish. Try this http://cycles.peugeot.fr/ or this http://www.peugeotdesignlab.com/en for where I work. It's not my responsibility but I'll pass on your comments! In fairness we haven't got back into the UK market yet so it's all very foreign at the moment. Despite Peugeots history this is the start of a new era and will take a while to get up to speed.
I didn't work on the RSR ( the graphics, a bit). It was created for us with input, including all the testing, from the Cycleurope engineers. It is made inTaiwan. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and apparently it rides well. We've just sponsored a pro triathlon squad (including the short course world champion) and they seem to love to love them. See here, also in french http://www.poissytriathlon.com/2013/05/ ... s-la-main/
I'll keep you undated as I build it.

cubedean

Looks very similar to the ribble R872 and planet x rt 57.
Looks nice definitely.

inseine

cubedean wrote:

Looks very similar to the ribble R872 and planet x rt 57.
Looks nice definitely.

It's not really like those (any more than many other bikes) apart from the matt black, which is no bad thing! I'm hoping it looks good built up.

ed_j

I really like that. Subtley retro.

Yossie

I'm actually really happy to see that - I've always had a soft spot for Peugeot bikes (first few bikes were Peugeot) and since they went off the scene I always thought it was a bit sad.

I saw some project piccies for their stuff years ago but never saw any for sale.

Keep us updated - has potential to be well cool.

Yossie

Freakin' cool - where can we buy them?

http://cycles.peugeot.fr/fiche-velo/lr01/undefined-2/

inseine

Well, I got the last bits last night, bars, stem, seat post and saddle etc so I managed a spin today. Obviously still need to tape the bars, cut the brake cables etc. Pretty happy with the Di2, but I still need to tinker with the position despite in being very similar to my other bikes, on paper at least.

You can probably make out most of the kit, but I've put on;
Cinelli Dinamo bars and stem (233 and 121 grams respectively. Look good with the frame).
Red Nokon's. A doddle to fit despite what i've read.
K-edge Garmin mount. Nice bit of kit, but dear for what it is.
Old Planet X seat post (with tape over the graphics!) cos I'm not sure I like the KCNC post I bought.
Selle Italia full carbon saddle. Left over from a project at work (along with the wheels and surprisingly comfortable for 80g of plastic.

Just phone pics for the mo'

ed_j

Wow that's gorgeous.

Bar tape is going to be black, yes?

inseine

Ed J wrote:

Wow that's gorgeous.

Bar tape is going to be black, yes?

Thanks Ed. Yeah the tapes is on and is black! I tried some glossy stuff but i didn't like it so I've just put some basic matt black stuff on. Plus some red jockey wheels :oops: Photos tomorrow.

Yellow Peril

inseine wrote:

Ed J wrote:

Wow that's gorgeous.

Bar tape is going to be black, yes?

Thanks Ed. Yeah the tapes is on and is black! I tried some glossy stuff but i didn't like it so I've just put some basic matt black stuff on. Plus some red jockey wheels :oops: Photos tomorrow.

Oh my God. Inseine is having a mid-life crisis.

alihisgreat

inseine wrote:

Ed J wrote:

Wow that's gorgeous.

Bar tape is going to be black, yes?

Thanks Ed. Yeah the tapes is on and is black! I tried some glossy stuff but i didn't like it so I've just put some basic matt black stuff on. Plus some red jockey wheels :oops: Photos tomorrow.

Surely this is screaming for some Lizard Skin DSP?!

Here is a pic of it on mine -> http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8101/8615445037_682b8a82f4_c.jpg

I reckon that would finish it off nicely.

ed_j

I agree, red jockey wheels wouldn't go. It's too classy for 'bling'.

Yossie

Sweet - very nice. Agree with ED J re jockey wheels - stick with black: red will look tacky.

Swap the Nokon for black when you have a mo' as well, but overall very cool.

RideOnTime

Looks superb...

inseine

Yellow Peril wrote:

inseine wrote:

Ed J wrote:

Wow that's gorgeous.

Bar tape is going to be black, yes?

Thanks Ed. Yeah the tapes is on and is black! I tried some glossy stuff but i didn't like it so I've just put some basic matt black stuff on. Plus some red jockey wheels :oops: Photos tomorrow.

Oh my God. Inseine is having a mid-life crisis.

That's what my mistress said, but she's just bitter because i spend too much time riding the Harley when I should be driving her around in the Porsche.

inseine

I guess this is what happens when you're on a German internet site late at night with credit card in your hand.



At least the saddle didn't cost me anything.

ed_j

Can't really see the jockey wheels there

But that I seriously want, well done sir, cracking build.

rolf_f

Ohhh, that's lovely and I don't even like matt black frames. Peugeot still know how to do it in shovel fulls!

But...... the jockey wheels are bad. Really bad. The red cable outers are a little bit of a step too far as well. The only red that bike needs is the red already on the frame. If you like, I'll come over and cut your credit card up for you after you've got the new cable outers and put the old jockey wheels back on - I'm thoughtful like that!

inseine

Rolf F wrote:

Ohhh, that's lovely and I don't even like matt black frames. Peugeot still know how to do it in shovel fulls!

But...... the jockey wheels are bad. Really bad. The red cable outers are a little bit of a step too far as well. The only red that bike needs is the red already on the frame. If you like, I'll come over and cut your credit card up for you after you've got the new cable outers and put the old jockey wheels back on - I'm thoughtful like that!

My wife would definitely welcome that

inseine

I don't know if i should 'fess up to this, but I designed the frame graphics (glad people seem to like it) and hopefully you'll see more of my designs (3D, not just graphics) in the near future. Funny to see the comments on 'redgate', but it's always interesting to hear your points of view. We're quite concervative, us cyclists.
I've got a city bike coming out very soon, but I'm not sure I'm allowed to post it here! I guess if I put my lycra on a nd give it a blast I can call it a road bike?
Tell me what you like and you might see it on the next Peugeots...and thanks for the comments.

ed_j

inseine wrote:

I don't know if i should 'fess up to this, but I designed the frame graphics (glad people seem to like it) and hopefully you'll see more of my designs (3D, not just graphics) in the near future. Funny to see the comments on 'redgate', but it's always interesting to hear your points of view. We're quite concervative, us cyclists.
I've got a city bike coming out very soon, but I'm not sure I'm allowed to post it here! I guess if I put my lycra on a nd give it a blast I can call it a road bike?
Tell me what you like and you might see it on the next Peugeots...and thanks for the comments.

Well congratulations, you must be chuffed to bits.

Keep doing what you're doing, you nailed the design on that frame. I haven't seen Peugeot for a decade or so but now they've reappeared, they bring out a modern frame, in line with the competition, yet still paying homage to those old timeless frames. Kudos sir, I'm a big fan.

rolf_f

inseine wrote:

I don't know if i should 'fess up to this, but I designed the frame graphics (glad people seem to like it) and hopefully you'll see more of my designs (3D, not just graphics) in the near future.

It's nice. I don't like matt black as it is so impractical but fashion is fashion and I'm not fashionable!

But otherwise, the restrained design is neat - the red and black ought to look a bit 1980s but it doesn't. There is little enough of the red to keep it subtle. The typeface of the Peugeot lettering is really nicely retro in a way that looks far less dated than the typefaces on most bikes. And the fact that there isn't much lettering is also nice. It doesn't say 'look at me' for once! Just shows that carbon frames can look nice in their own right rather than being entirely dependant on flashy graphics.

But it really needs low profile alloy rims and gumwall open tubulars to set it off properly!

fleshtuxedo

Would love to see this as a proper homage with white paint, orange "Peugeot" graphics, lion headbadge and black checkerboard. You could call it the "Super Competition" version. A contemporary carbon update of this:

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j& ... 4172503032

I'd buy one. If you didn't give me one for free for suggesting it

inseine

FleshTuxedo wrote:

Would love to see this as a proper homage with white paint, orange "Peugeot" graphics, lion headbadge and black checkerboard. You could call it the "Super Competition" version. A contemporary carbon update of this:

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j& ... 4172503032

I'd buy one. If you didn't give me one for free for suggesting it

Nice idea. we already do a 'homage' to the classic 70's PX10 in white with black graphics but the one you posted would be cool too.
http://cycles.peugeot.fr/fiche-velo/lr01/undefined-2/

rolf_f

inseine wrote:

FleshTuxedo wrote:

Would love to see this as a proper homage with white paint, orange "Peugeot" graphics, lion headbadge and black checkerboard. You could call it the "Super Competition" version. A contemporary carbon update of this:

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j& ... 4172503032

I'd buy one. If you didn't give me one for free for suggesting it

Nice idea. we already do a 'homage' to the classic 70's PX10 in white with black graphics but the one you posted would be cool too.
http://cycles.peugeot.fr/fiche-velo/lr01/undefined-2/

That would be perfect with Campag. Those ghastly clunky looking shifters spoil what is otherwise a rather nice piece of kit!

Yossie

Are the new frames/bikes coming over to the less civilised side of the Channel anytime soon?

inseine

Yossie wrote:

Are the new frames/bikes coming over to the less civilised side of the Channel anytime soon?

Hopefully, yes. We have been rebuilding the brand and the UK (I'd take issue with the 'less civilised' ) is one of the last pieces of that puzzle. All your nice comments help a great deal.