Author Topic: Peugeot Black Lion BMX resto (Read 16511 times)

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **on:** July 25, 2012, 11:27 PM »

Bought this as a complete bike off ebay for about 30 quid just over a year ago. Don't know much about these bikes, and I only ever knew one person who had one bitd. I'm guessing it was an entry level bike, as it weighed a ton with it's original parts. I think it's from 1984, but am not too sure. I certainly saw one in 1984/85. This is how it looked when I picked it up:

The one I remember from 1984 had a different blue/yellow/gold colour scheme which I preferred. Got the frame repainted and repro decals from Del:

I wanted to reduce the weight of the bike and upgrade the parts, so it's not to factory spec. It's taken me a year to get the parts together, but I finished it today and here it is:

Parts list:

Peugeot Black Lion Frame, Forks & Bars.
Repro decals from Del.
Unbranded stem painted blue to match.
Repro padset from Firebird (Steve).
YST headset.
Dia Compe Tech 3 levers in gold (anodised by Mark @ CCA) - Thanks Mark!
Dia Compe type brakes.
Unbranded retro grips (guaranteed to give you blisters within 5 minutes).
Suntour style seat clamp in gold (Thanks again Mark!).
Cr-Mo unbranded layback post.
Velo MX style seat.
Victor SX 500 Pedals.
Sugino Chainring.
Unbranded power disc.
Sugino 175mm cr mo 1 piece crank.
YST bottom bracket.
Dicta freewheel.
Unbranded chain.
Unbranded Araya 7x style rims in gold with shiny sides.
Suzue low flange hubs in gold.
Cheng Shin 20 x 1.75 tyres comp 3 style tread.

Hope you like it

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2012, 12:10 AM »

we like

top bring back from the grave yard

super clean looking

be proud that look s great

hunterdubber · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2012, 12:26 AM »

Yeah I remember these

A couple of local bike shops sold em

I think they did one model ,with quite a decent spec list

BTW Andy ,you've done a great job restoring that , looks really well

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2012, 09:38 AM »

is the lions tail ment to b e white on the gusset decal ? just noticed from the org one

Peter J · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2012, 09:43 AM »

Loving that

I remember these from BITD always like them as it was something different to burners, Ammaco's, Sliver Streaks etc etc

You've done a nice resto there fella

Julian347 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2012, 09:44 AM »

Nice resto

PHIPPSIO · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2012, 12:27 PM »

I had a black one as my first bike. Had steel skyway type mags and an unstamped GT style Mallet stem on it and yellow vinyl pads. Ill post some pics when i get a chance

Great resto, brought back some memories looking at that.

pickle · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2012, 01:04 PM »

That's snap awesome job! Looks amazing

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2012, 01:37 PM »

Quote from: PHIPPSIO on July 26, 2012, 12:27 PM

I had a black one as my first bike. Had steel skyway type mags and an unstamped GT style Mallet stem on it and yellow vinyl pads. Ill post some pics when i get a chance

Great resto, brought back some memories looking at that.

Yes, could you post up some pics. Never seen a black one before. Thanks.

Andy68 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 26, 2012, 03:09 PM »

Top job there fella, wot a transformation!!!

BMX1973 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 26, 2012, 08:48 PM »

well done

bet the local Pug dealer would like that in there showroom

.

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #11 on:** July 26, 2012, 09:07 PM »

Now that's fookin ace....better than that crappy haro stuff

skki3330 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 26, 2012, 09:51 PM »

Very nice dat

Taipan · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2012, 10:07 PM »

Thats real Nice

gary67 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2012, 10:08 PM »

Very nice,remember these aswell,good job

PHIPPSIO · « **Reply #15 on:** July 27, 2012, 10:46 AM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 26, 2012, 01:37 PM

Quote from: PHIPPSIO on July 26, 2012, 12:27 PM
I had a black one as my first bike. Had steel skyway type mags and an unstamped GT style Mallet stem on it and yellow vinyl pads. Ill post some pics when i get a chance

Great resto, brought back some memories looking at that.

Yes, could you post up some pics. Never seen a black one before. Thanks.

Ill dig them out. I have a feeling mine was slightly earlier, didn't look as refined as yours. Ill post them up and see what you think....

snav69 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2012, 10:58 AM »

Fantastic restoration

Looks perfect

Rodgy1970 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 27, 2012, 11:05 AM »

cracking job there

Macmania · « **Reply #18 on:** July 27, 2012, 11:19 AM »

Great resto Andy

Loving these more obscure builds

ratty67vw · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2012, 02:45 AM »

cracking job done on that looks great .

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #20 on:** July 31, 2012, 11:16 PM »

Quote from: macmania on July 27, 2012, 11:19 AM

Great resto Andy

Loving these more obscure builds

Thanks Nathan. Are you the person bidding on the superfox frame on ebay at the moment?

Macmania · « **Reply #21 on:** August 01, 2012, 12:52 PM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 31, 2012, 11:16 PM

Quote from: macmania on July 27, 2012, 11:19 AM
Great resto Andy

Loving these more obscure builds

Thanks Nathan. Are you the person bidding on the superfox frame on ebay at the moment?

Nope - I already have one (plus the forks have gone awol)

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #22 on:** August 01, 2012, 01:53 PM »

I'll be starting work on my superfox within the next few weeks. Will be used as a future MK racer, as i dont want to destroy my Fox SE! Are you going to MK this year?

NORTY40 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 01, 2012, 02:06 PM »

Nice resto Andy

Always nice to see the lower end bikes getting the resto treatment especially when they turn out like that

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #24 on:** August 02, 2012, 10:19 PM »

Quote from: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on July 26, 2012, 09:38 AM

is the lions tail ment to b e white on the gusset decal ? just noticed from the org one

I think it's because it's the white framed version. Found this pic of an original blue paint job black lion. This bike went unsold on ebay a few years back. I couldn't bid on it as the person selling it lived in Northern Ireland and refused to ship it to the uk (even though I would be paying the postage). The lion's tail appears to be all black in the pic. I do think that a white tail would look good though.

Author Topic: Peugeot Black Lion BMX resto (Read 16511 times)

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