Twenty years ago, I owned a Peugeot Orient Express from the mid-1980s.
It was too big for me, but I loved riding it. Its relaxed geometry allowed me to ride while sipping coffee, and its gentle turns made for a plush ride.
I sold it when I realized that it was too big, and vowed I’d try to find another closer to my size one day.
Ta-daaaah!
Last week, I scored this 1988 model for a really good price. It needs street tires, fenders and different handlebar and stem, and a basket or rack. A Brooks saddle is en route. And since it was recently overhauled by the seller, all I should need is to make a few adjustments and then I can ride it.
Compare the geometry between the old OE (1986) and the new one (1988). There are some differences — the chain stays are shorter and the head tube might not exactly as slack — but I test rode it and believe it will be close enough to make me happy.
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