Peugeot UK 2021

[StephenC]

Yeah, I guess Covid has probably sodded up a lot of company plans. Still, I'm sure there'll be some good stuff in the pipeline eventually!

[capitano]

Yes, Peugeot had some interesting ideas, like the integrated Boa lock on many scoots. They also had that weird looking Ludix thing - am I right thinking that you could swap bits of it to customise it??? I got the impression that the rate of innovation slowed in recent years, with them buying in Piaggio mechanicals, and whilst they did do maxi 3-wheelers, they never really did a Tmax competitor, which given the popularity of the Tmax in France strikes me as, shall we say, a 'faux-pas'....

The Ludix was brilliant, a proper Characterful bie in a sea of bland mopeds.

For characterful read , "typically French."

Mrs Capitano had one that we rescued, and ran it for about 7 years. I rode it a lot.

[Deleted User 4154]

If Jaz can get over his prejudice towards Chinese bikes he might like to try one and be amazed!...

Prejudice: The act or state of holding unreasonable preconceived judgments or convictions.

No, what I have is experience. I've owned (and worked on) plenty of Chinese bikes, thanks, and they were all - with the exception of the Lifan 110 motor I installed in a Honda C50 - complete shite. I'm pretty sure I posted a list of them some time ago... can't be bothered again, sorry. It'll be in my posting history somewhere if you're that interested.

I have also been unfortunate enough to own a Peugeot scooter - an Elyseo - which was, yep, complete shite; riven with electrical faults, most notably the unbelievably cretinous combined CDI/immobiliser that *always* goes tits up. A mate had a similar heap which seized up because the plastic oil pump gears (yes really!) stripped with predictable results. 100% recommended if you need something to cover with cement and use as the foundations for a shed. Or as a boat anchor etc.

[Data]

It's difficult to make any sort of judgements about Chinese bikes based upon anything you say due to your extreme prejudice Jaz. And of course Chinese bikes are a completely different breed these days from when you clearly made your mind up about them. The Elyseo is of course not a Chinese bike and never has been. From a tech point of view we never ever had issues with Peugeot scooters. Your experience is valid though of course, just as mine is.

I can add that any Peugeot scooter would not comply with building regs regarding using it in foundations for anything.

[roadster]

My Elyseo 125 was OK. But then it was an early one with no fancy electronics. I did have to replace a front wheel bearing because of rain ingress through inadequate seals but it was otherwise reliable for my daily commuting over three years.

[mottza]

Yes, Peugeot had some interesting ideas, like the integrated Boa lock on many scoots. They also had that weird looking Ludix thing - am I right thinking that you could swap bits of it to customise it??? I got the impression that the rate of innovation slowed in recent years, with them buying in Piaggio mechanicals, and whilst they did do maxi 3-wheelers, they never really did a Tmax competitor, which given the popularity of the Tmax in France strikes me as, shall we say, a 'faux-pas'....

The Ludix was brilliant, a proper Characterful bie in a sea of bland mopeds.

For characterful read , "typically French."

Mrs Capitano had one that we rescued, and ran it for about 7 years. I rode it a lot.

I loved my Ludix. A quirky little thing and was pretty nippy once derestricted. Bought it £800 brand new in 2005.