This 1957 Peugeot PLX10 was restored in the Bicycle Specialtes – Mariposa Bicycles workshop in the summer of 2023.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Frame:  “Spéciale Course Inoxy Modèle Championnat du Monde Compétition PLX10” with Vitus tubing, Nervex lugs, chrome lower stays and forks, “bleu transparent” colour with yellow head lugs and top eyes, and reproduction decals
  • Handlebar and stem:  AVA
  • Bar tape:   shellacked cotton
  • Bar-end Plugs:  G. Blassieaux Paris
  • Headset:  Stronglight
  • Chainset:  Stronglight 57 wth 46 X 50 chainrings
  • Bottom Bracket:  Stronglight
  • Rear Derailleur and Shifter:  Simplex 543
  • Front Derailleur:  Simplex rod-operated
  • Freewheel:  Cyclo 4 speed 14-23
  • Chain:  Sedis
  • Pedals:  Lyotard 45ter
  • Toe Clips and Straps:  Paturaud
  • Hubs:  Prior low flange 36 X 36
  • QR Skewers:  Simplex
  • Rims:  Mavic tubular
  • Tires:  Wolber
  • Brake Calipers and Levers:  Follis Beborex 2nd generation
  • Saddle:  Ideale #59  with flat alloy rails
  • Seatpin:  alloy
  • Pump: AD-HOC Competition
  • Bottle:  alloy
  • Bottle Cage:  VW bar-mounted.

Dede Barry

Dede Barry is a Silver medallist from the 2004 Athens Olympics and multiple medallist of World, National and Pan-American Championships. She is now an owner of Mariposa Bicycles and continues to ride her bike daily in and around Toronto and guides cycling tours internationally.