I've got to get me a mixte that fits.
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I've got to get me a mixte that fits.
That is a sweet red bike, Mimi.
wackyjacky- the bike turned out AMAZING! I hope she loves that bike and gets to ride it all the time (or you might go and steal it from her- or someone here might...). :) Nice!
I was zipping through the site looking for examples of sprung saddles on mixties, and it struck me that many peeps on the forum post links to CL listings, which are great to alert people of mixties for sale out there, but after the listing is gone, the links are useless!
I like seeing pics of all the different types, so may I suggest that people try to also post the actual picture (saved from the original CL post and re-posted here) along with the link? That way we save the image here for posterity (and research)!
Just a thought. :)
kate
Here's an interesting mixte on CL. It has mtn bike wheels and looks like a mtn bike but it's a mixte. I'm very interested but am trying to look away...
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/bik/1510695064.html
Do you think the wheels are 26"? The ad doesn't say.
Very nice bike, though. I like that I am starting to see mixties with higher end tubing and frames...my Carlton has Reynolds 531.
kate
looks like 26" nice bike good price!
terry demo bikes has a 20.5" terry trixie for $449 (some other good deals on bikes in there as well)
http://www.terrybicycles.com/pages/t...gn=em20091217A
http://terrybikes.forest.net/imagesCS/trixieT.jpg
this might work:Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/m...505631385.html
http://images.craigslist.org/3k63pa3...1655321366.jpg
But it's not free, is it ;)?
I thought i told you to step away from the computer.
Oh right, what happened to the mixte Santa was bringing you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
shhh!
I just want to say, for the record, I hate this thread.. it is like the biggest enabler ever :)
I want a mixte BADLY...
So I have a dumb question... is it a bad idea to buy a "fixer-upper" mixte, or should I try to find one that is not in really bad shape... I am really kind of attached to the whole "vintage" idea though, so rebuild/old is the way I'd want to go, not new/modern.
*ahem* that didn't take long.... oops :rolleyes:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/...5bdfe6840d.jpg
Ignore my wonky saddle.. I bought the bike without one (well, I tested it with one, and told the seller I didn't want it) and threw on the stock saddle from my trek instead of leaving the seatpost naked for now.. it has a brooks coming. I did fix it after I realized how bad it was, but it was already dark ;)
It needs a longer seatpost (already ordered, after searching out the right size), since the one on the bike is only 200mm (???) and it's out as far as it can go, but a good 3-4" shorter than I want, and I want to replace the bars and brake levers (also ordered) and add some racks (eventually). It may need new cables and housings.. I'm not sure yet. That's cheap enough that I may just take care of it when I swap out the bars and brake levers.
It's a fun little bike.. I think it will be great once I get it all set up like I want to :)
that's a beautiful mixte, Sarah. And it's a Nishiki- good find!!! :)
Thanks, I am excited to start getting all the parts I need/want now :D
ha. You didn't even wait for answers!
Your new bike is really pretty.
Sarah - I have a Nishiki mixte too, in fact, I just got home from a ten mile shopping expedition on her. Mine is a dull bronzy color- I like your color better. I replaced the saddle on mine, but nothing quite as pricey as a Brooks.
It's such a fun way to get around for errands.
I got a crazy good deal on the Brooks ($65).. or it would have cost me more than the bike :DQuote:
Originally Posted by azfiddle
Do you know the year? You can figure it out from the serial number.
It looks like it's an '86 :)Quote:
Originally Posted by azfiddle
Here are some pics of my 1972 Carlton build. Thanks to Sasha at Citizen Chain in SF for the custom work.
Still working on the stem/handle bar configuration. I'm not liking the look of the tall stem. We also used a temporary Deore derailleur until I decide if my cluster has enough range for my liking; it does so I will be getting an Ultegra derailleur.
I went with 1 x 9 gearing just for fun. Sasha made a custom thumb shifter out of an Ultegra down tube shifter so I could have indexed shifting! We built new 27 inch wheels with shimano 105 hubs. The bike is super light for its age.
Porteur rack from VO to come. And maybe fenders, but I kind of like how quiet she rides and I know fenders add a bit of "rattle" noise.
kate
Oh, that is schweet! I's like to get a better look at that thumb shifter configuration, though.
I don't think fenders will rattle at all.
That's what rubber washers are for :)Quote:
Originally Posted by stathouse
She's beautiful... I can't wait to get mine all finished how I want!
Yay.. I think I am 99% done for now.. the only semi-urgent thing left to do is figure out how to attach that rack some way other than with a zip tie on the seatpost :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/...ca1edde6_o.jpg
She rides really nice.. I'm glad I found her :D
Look for a Monostay adaptor. It will clamp on the seatpost and give you two points to mount the rack stays.Quote:
Originally Posted by sarahspins
She's a real beauty! Where did you get the color-match bottle cage?Quote:
Originally Posted by sarahspins
It came with it! :D I would almost suspect that it's original to the bike - or at least purchased to match while it was newer.. I have a blue bontrager bottle cage on my trek and it's quite a bit darker.Quote:
Originally Posted by MDHillSlug
How about a Mixte MTB... this has got to be the weirdest one I've seen on CL so far: http://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1549663250.html
ETA, a pic, in case the listing goes poof..
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/...b5392937_o.jpg
Today it became apparent that I really need a mixte. I had two meetings downtown, only three miles away from where I live/work. Since I can't ride my Jamis Coda until I get dropped bars because of my wrist, and I didn't want to ride my Luna and leave it locked up outside, and my Bike Friday is in the shop getting overhauled...I decided that what I need is a Meeting Mixte. I have meetings downtown from time-to-time, and a mixte with swept-back bars would be perfect! Easy on my wrist, gentle on my work clothes (no bending forward and getting mussed up), and downright elegant. Add some fenders for puddles and a rack for my Arkel briefcase pannier, and it's about as good as can be!
That is my quest.
I wish you success on your quest, Tulip!! Forget want, I think you NEED a mixte!! Can you write that off as a business expense since you'll be using it for meetings?;)
I don't know...any CPA's out there in TEland want to chime in? A company car would be...why not a company bike?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tri Girl
What kind of bars are you thinking about?
When I first read this, I thought, "I'm going downtown for meetings, not to go to bars!"Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
But then I got it.
I'm not sure. I'm open to suggestions. Straight bars like on mountain bikes hurt my wrist, so the bars would need to put my wrist in a more natural position. That's why I was thinking of swept-back bars (I'm sure there's a name for those).
EDIT: I like Divingbiker's Red Mixte way back on page 5 or so. I'm going to pay particular attention to the mixtes at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show next month. Just for ideas, of course...
I've ocassionally seen some nice bikes on the Richmond craigslist if you want to get an old one.Quote:
Originally Posted by tulip
He's had nice mixtes before, but has no bikes for sale now. YOu could possibly ask him to keep an eye out for one to refurb for you.
http://www.bergsbicycles.com/
You could try changing the handlebars on your jamis coda to soma sparrows - those sweep back depending on whether you flip them up or down and they let you use mountain bike shifters. (if you do a search, Sarahspins & I posted pics of them on flat bar bikes recently)
Didn't you find a mixte frame in the trash or an alleyway recently?
I found a fixie frame, but it's not a mixte. Still in my basement, untouched. Bullhorns, rusty Raleigh...great potential, though
I'll take a look at the Soma bars. My Jamis is not a mixte, but I want to change the bars on it anyways.
I'll keep my eyes open for a mixte. The guys at Richmond Recycles live in my neighborhood, so I'll ask them, too.
There's a cute orange Peugot mixte at Menotomy bicycles.
http://oldroads.com/bicycles_for_sale.asp
I finally got my mixte today. It's currently without saddle or bars but when I finish it will look something like this one-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chainri...7600713061743/
The price for this one? A whopping $0.00.
That's why you patronize your LBS :)
here it is-
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...y/DSC_0911.jpg
A few more here-
http://picasaweb.google.com/zencentury/Peugeot#