Author Topic: Peugeot CPX 500 - Work In Progress (Read 5321 times)

monkian · « **on:** May 03, 2011, 01:06 PM »

It's doing my head in

It was one of those 'unexpected builds' which no doubt should probably be expected.
Third Tange bought, first one built and it's not even for me, it's for the misses. It's all gone horribly wrong somewhere

Got to love her, after looking at the Kuwie ET poster for a while she goes 'can you explain something to me, what's going on here?' - pointing to the 1PC.
I thought YES she's finally been worn down so I decided to do this for her with the simple view of self preservation for the future

Anyway this is it: 1982 Peugeot CPX 500 with Tange Mangaloy Tubes.
Limited run, available for one year with this boomerang style gusset (from 1983 it had the Peugeot logo on the head-tube gusset).
Euro BB is unique to this model but it's similar in geometry to the Tange Hattori Pro Sight made for the Australian market.

It had a decent factory spec made up of Jap parts: Tange, Takagi, Nitto, Araya.
Although it's a custom build I've tired to keep it Jap flavoured. Built with restored OG / Mint & NOS Parts.

A massive thanks goes out to Woody for keeping me in the loop and helping with the deal on this

Top pic is how it arrived but surprisingly it was in pretty good shape. Extremely clean drop-outs and that finish under the red anno

There's a few signs of wear & tear and some kid somewhere in Europe scratched his postcode on the seat tube.
I guess it must have been loved by someone. I must admit I've developed a bit of a soft spot for it - maybe the misses doesn't really need it.

I'll try to get some updated pics done today but I'm still waiting on a few parts to finish it.
Pedals and tyres are on the way so I'll just be needing a chain and valve caps

Oh yeah and some Black or Silver Takagi Crank Caps - If anyone can help

monkian · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2011, 04:01 PM »

Took some pics today from the sunny spot in the 'tree house'

The red in the decals and post is essentially a nod to it's original colour scheme. The peds will be NOS Gold MKS BM-10 (it originally came with MKS 7/10 not sure which).
Still work in progress but I'm happy with it so far - can't wait to see what the new tyres look like.

Mattdub · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2011, 04:31 PM »

Lookin' good

diesel · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2011, 04:57 PM »

yup looking Great

MartyC · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:02 PM »

Looks great

rooski · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:07 PM »

Very nice

I like the parts used,a bit different

monkian · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:13 PM »

Thanks lads. I should have given it a bit of a clean before I took the pics, it's still got water marks on where I applied the decals

The misses isn't keen on the SR post so there might be a couple of small changes down the line.
I'm just itching to have a roll up and down the sea-front on it

All feedback is much appreciated

Munnyella · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:00 PM »

Hi Paul

Got a pair of NOS generic black crank caps you can have untill some decent ones come up

PM your addy if you need them, i'll post them out soonest.

Nice looking bike by the way, I'm sure she (the Mrs) is worth it!!

Mark M

monkian · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:05 PM »

Quote from: munnyella on May 03, 2011, 06:00 PM

Hi Paul

Got a pair of NOS generic black crank caps you can have untill some decent ones come up

PM your addy if you need them, i'll post them out soonest.

Nice looking bike by the way, I'm sure she (the Mrs) is worth it!!

Mark M

Thanks Mark, I might just take you up on that mate

Oh yeah, she's totally worth it

Seriously, after putting up with me all these years it's the very least I can do

sawzall · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:43 PM »

im liking that

nice to see something different

hunterdubber · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:56 PM »

Wow Paul , that's turned out nice

As others have already said great looker and a refreshing change from the norm

If your are changing a couple of bits and selling anything , gimme a pm regarding the stem ,please

Macmania · « **Reply #11 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:57 PM »

Looking good so far Paul

Jaymz · « **Reply #12 on:** May 03, 2011, 07:19 PM »

outstanding fella

Darren Wood · « **Reply #13 on:** May 03, 2011, 07:23 PM »

looks sweet Paul

Came out very nice mate

WOODY

double chevron · « **Reply #14 on:** May 03, 2011, 07:26 PM »

So you kept it ?

Looks damn good, although a CPX 500 MUST be red!!!!
Good job on the decals

monkian · « **Reply #15 on:** May 03, 2011, 07:32 PM »

Sorry Christian but the stem will be staying. It's one piece I'm really happy with.
A lovely little thing - Nitto MX-8
Thanks to wazza over on BW for that

There's so many guys I respect on here at how well they put bikes together so to have such kind words from them really does means a lot.
I've been bloody watching you guys for long enough it's about time I built something. Hopefully the next two will soon be done as well

Arnaud: I know what you mean about being Red but beauty isn't only skin deep.
I also know how you French lads feel about these so I hope I've maintained it's spirit at least

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #16 on:** May 03, 2011, 07:58 PM »

lovely chrome very nice, good move with the tyres if its a rider

brettypeeps · « **Reply #17 on:** May 03, 2011, 08:26 PM »

Looking nice Paul have you tried a gold chainring on her I think that might look sweet

Great job

griff · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2011, 08:56 PM »

very nice indeed, like that a lot

monkian · « **Reply #19 on:** May 03, 2011, 09:08 PM »

Thanks Pete, the chrome is awesome. It seems to be colder looking up against my other chrome frame (if that makes sense)
Might be something to do with the composition of the mangaloy.
The tyres are being replaced with some vintage rubber but I think I'll be riding all my builds TBH

I'll definitely be having a look at a gold ring on it Bret (that's the bike not the misses)

Maybe I should have held off detailing the Tourney Crank for a while though.

bobafett · « **Reply #20 on:** May 04, 2011, 12:24 AM »

Like that

xGoose · « **Reply #21 on:** May 04, 2011, 01:08 AM »

Very nice build, I like these obscure Tange frames.

It looks like one of those Tange Hot Hearts like the one in the tange/tioga/takagi thread (that I can never find) but the gussett looks a bit different (obviously not the one with the heart in it!

. Can anyone confirm it as Ive never seen one (but would kill for one!

)

monkian · « **Reply #22 on:** May 04, 2011, 11:46 AM »

I know what your mean - The Hot Heart (Mk1) / Shimano 5000 are very similar looking frames

There were two versions of these with different backends & drop outs (Classic Tange / Kuwie x3 Hole & Giant - triangle hole with small chain tensioner hole)

I think the geometry must be pretty much the same as the Giant DO version but the Pug has a slightly different boomerang gusset (shorter top edge).
It's closer to some of the Pro Sights in Oz but none of these others had a Euro BB & I don't think Tange Mangaloy tubes were used on them

There's a couple of really good threads here:
Tange Hot Heart / Shimano 5000: http://www.ozbmx.com.au/index.php'showtopic=16957
Hattori Pro Sight: http://www.ozbmx.com.au/index.php'showtopic=23868

Got the Peds today - Still sealed in their little bags