Peugeot PR10 Restoration and Upgrade

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On June 15, 1977 after being hit by an impaired driver riding my bicycle and suffering serious injuries, I was terrified to get back on a bicycle again. About three years after that accident in 1980, I bought this bicycle off of my aunt and began training for my first bicycle race. In 1980 the PR-10 was rated as an entry level bicycle with three main tubes built from Reynolds 351 double butted tubing and an extra light fork. It was outfitted with a Simplex group set. It weighed approximately 23 pounds. Since then this bicycle had seen better days. I eventually sold it to my sister but bought it back from her before she could use it as a trade in for a mountain bike. Then I began to fix this PR-10 up in 2014. It was my first project.
I did several upgrades to this bicycle. Firstly, I added the braze on fittings it deserved and I believe it should have had when it was made in the 1970s. I added water bottle braze ons, and top tube cable guides. The original top tube bolt on cable guides can tear nice holes through your expensive cycling shorts and if you fall, those same bolts can leave you with a nasty gash. Later, I added even more braze ons.
I started out using a vintage Campagnolo group set on this frame but later changed out everything for Shimano 105 90s vintage and turned it into one of those modern seven speed index shifter bicycles. I kind of regret that now. I should have left it a classic but with the braze ons. The real challenge was being able to ride such a tiny frame. I am 6 feet an 1/2 inches tall. This bicycle frame is 52 cm square. I changed out the seat post and the stem to lengthen the bicycle frame. but she is still very uncomfortable to ride.
Before you judge me harshly on my upgrades, remember, I did not turn this beauty into a fixie and I would not do that to any geared bicycle. I have no disrespect to the fixie riders out there.