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 ===== Cycles Peugeot ===== ===== Cycles Peugeot =====
  
-Cycles Peugeot started in 1882 in Sochaux, France.  Peugeot famously started making its classic French automobiles later in 1890.  Armand Peugeot personally hand made the original first [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny-farthing|penny farthing]] bicycles(([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_bicycle|Safety bicycles]] didn't appear until 1885.))  Peugeot was very late in producing mountain bikes, despite being a large supplier of cruisers and bmx bikes in the 1970s & 1980s, not producing a true mountain bike until 1984.+Cycles Peugeot started in 1882 in Sochaux, France and famously started making its classic French automobiles later in 1890.  Armand Peugeot personally hand made   Peugeot's first [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny-farthing|penny farthing]] bicycles(([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_bicycle|Safety bicycles]] didn't appear until 1885.)).  Peugeot was late in producing mountain bikes, despite being a large supplier of cruisers and bmx bikes in the 1970s & 1980s, not producing a true mountain bike until 1984.
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 ===== 1982 Pipeline 5 ===== ===== 1982 Pipeline 5 =====
  
-This transitional klunker cruiser was often marketed as a mountain bike and thus gets Peugeot placed in the timeline starting in 1982, despite 40+ manufacturers becoming aware before Peugeot of the inevitability of mountain bikes taking over the world.  At least they finally got it in 1984 - and Cycles Peugeot survived in the Peugeot family for only another three years (([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycles_Peugeot|wikipedia]]))+This transitional klunker cruiser was often marketed as a mountain bike and thus gets Peugeot placed in the timeline starting in 1982, despite 40+ manufacturers becoming aware before Peugeot of the inevitability of mountain bikes taking over the world.  At least they finally got it in 1984 - and Cycles Peugeot only survived in the Peugeot family for another three years until 1987 (([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycles_Peugeot|wikipedia]]))
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-This is followed by nothing at all in 1983.  The 1983 Peugeot Pipeline 5 become a Pipeline 1, and dropped its derailleur (while gaining a lighter diamond frame,) and does not deserve a timeline entry/picture.+This is followed by no geared fat tires bikes at all in 1983.  The 1983 Peugeot Pipeline 5 become a Pipeline 1, and dropped its two derailleurs (while gaining a lighter diamond frame,) and does not deserve a timeline entry/picture.
  
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 1982 Pipeline 5 1982 Pipeline 5
 [[https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/show-your-beach-cruiser-clunker-chillout-ride.115144/page-9|retrobike]] [[https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/show-your-beach-cruiser-clunker-chillout-ride.115144/page-9|retrobike]]
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 50% #s1983>
 +----
 +
 +===== 1983 VTT =====
 +
 +Araya built lugged frame with Tange champion tubing.  New rear derailleur.  SunTour AR front (1983-4).  Un-restored.  Serial number ARYG 329376 -> 1983.
 +
 +
 +
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1983.jpg?300|1983 VTT}}
 +\\
 +1983 VTT
 +[[https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1983-peugeot-vtt.429752/|retrobike]]
 +
  
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 ===== 1984 Orient Express ===== ===== 1984 Orient Express =====
  
-The [[http://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures%20USA/Peugeot%201984%20USA%20Brochure/Peugeot%201984%20USA%20Brochure%20Orient%20Express.jpg|catalog]] pic to the right was the //only// example found on the web.  Many 1985+ Orient Expresses exist.  Suntour AG Tech front & rear.+The [[http://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures%20USA/Peugeot%201984%20USA%20Brochure/Peugeot%201984%20USA%20Brochure%20Orient%20Express.jpg|catalog]] pic to the right was the //only// 1984 example found on the web.  Many 1985+ Orient Expresses exist.  Suntour AG Tech front & rear.
  
  
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 {{1984.jpg?300|1984 Orient Express}} {{1984.jpg?300|1984 Orient Express}}
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-1982 Orient Express+1984 Orient Express
 [[http://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures%20USA/Peugeot%201984%20USA%20Brochure/Peugeot%201984%20USA%20Brochure%20Orient%20Express.jpg|bikeboompeugeot]] [[http://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures%20USA/Peugeot%201984%20USA%20Brochure/Peugeot%201984%20USA%20Brochure%20Orient%20Express.jpg|bikeboompeugeot]]
  
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-<div column 50% #production>+<div column 50% #s1986>
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-==== Production Notes ==== +===== 1986 Crazy Horse ===== 
-<WRAP #prod1 /> + 
-[1]. ?+A UK variant of the Orient Express using Simplex SX430. 
 +</div> 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1986.jpg?300|1986 Crazy Horse}}
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 +1986 Crazy Horse
 +[[http://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures%20UK/Peugeot%201986%20UK%20Brochure/Peugeot%201986%20UK%20Brochure.htm|1986 Peugeot catalogue - UK]]
 +
 </div> </div>
 +
 +<div column 50% #s1987>
 +----
 +===== 1987 Alpine Express =====
 +
 +Deore MT60 (1987-88).  Unusually, the US & UK versions were identical.
 +</div>
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1987.jpg?300|1987 Alpine Express}}
 +\\
 +1987 Alpine Express
 +[[https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Mountain-Bike-Peugeot-Alpine-Express-20-034-Frame-26-034-Wheels-Deore-Vintage-/325005262589?nma=true&si=etk61lmCB3Q5s8D78tlEq5w%252FUZk%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557|ebay.co.uk]]
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +
 +<div column 50% #s1988>
 +----
 +===== 1988 Alpina =====
 +
 +UK only, using Huret Eco (the last Huret??)
 +</div>
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1988.jpg?300|1988 Alpina}}
 +\\
 +1988 Alpina
 +[[https://www.zppays.gq/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=15719534&pr=71.88|zppays]]
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 50% #s1989>
 +----
 +===== 1989 Ocean Express ====
 +
 +Cheerful colors!  SunTour XCD6000  (1988-89)
 +</div>
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1989.jpg?300|1989 Ocean Express}}
 +\\
 +1989 Ocean Express
 +[[https://www.saikle.fr/produits/peugeot-revise-peugeot-ocean-express-cadre-full-reynolds-5011632411697709|saikle.fr]]
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 50% #s1990>
 +----
 +===== 1990 Kings Canyon =====
 +
 +Hot green.  Shimano Deore DX.
 +</div>
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1990.jpg?300|1990 Kings Canyon}}
 +\\
 +1990 Kings Canyon
 +[[https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/peugeot-kings-canyon.226900/|retrobike]]
 +</div>
 +
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 +<div column 50% #s1991>
 +----
 +===== 1991 Black Mamba =====
 +Deore LX
 +\\
 +
 +The [[https://safarisafricana.com/fastest-snakes-in-the-world/|Black Mamba]] is the second fastest snake in the world, with a ground speed of 12.5 mph.  Schwinn already claimed the fastest snake as their own in 1982 with the [[schwinn:start#sidewinder|Schwinn Sidewinder]].
 +</div>
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{1991.jpg?300|1991 Black Mamba}}
 +\\
 +1991 Black Mamba.
 +[[https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/309898/|lfgss]]
 +</div>
 +
 +
  
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