oh Zen- it's a beauty!!! I just love that curved front fork! I can't wait to see it when it's all dolled up!:)
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oh Zen- it's a beauty!!! I just love that curved front fork! I can't wait to see it when it's all dolled up!:)
Very cool! Have fun getting it all together.
There were about a bajillion of these produced in the mid 70's. Nothing special but I do enjoy building a bike to my specific tastes.
Funny, because there's one on craigslist just like it yesterday:Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...578199924.html
I wish there were more photos of that one :(
He's got one or two more on his blog if you follow the link... you might be able to call to ask to see them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
Now you need another brooks saddle :)
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Ya, I already thought of that $:o$
That's an unbeatable price.
.... but is being built for a customer of my LBS. I hear she lurks here I don't wanna steal her thunder but here's just a sneak peak. I hear this bike rolled in as her pitted, old, dented and dinged "college bike".
But baby, just look at her now! :D
Be still, my pounding heart!
I had a Nishiki Centurion in the late 1970's.
Nice Vittoria Randonneur tires, too! (two of my bikes have those tires)
Beautiful!
(and beautiful work, Chris!)
Oh my.
Peugeot UO8, cottered steel crankset with 3-arm spider, Simplex derailleurs. I'd guess 1972, or at least pre-75. Ask me if you need help adjusting that front der, and get a 5 mm socket.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
Check out the internal hub thingymabob. :cool:
Why must you taunt me?Quote:
Originally Posted by Trek420
If you look at that photo of my hooptie you'll see a hook shaped dealy on the downtube. It is for a frame pump.
I haven't researched (I know) but does anybody know offhand where I could get me one a them pumps?
Is there only 1 peg or two? If two, then you probably won't find one. If one, then any full-size frame pump of the correct length (and some come in multiple lengths). The old two-peg pumps had the hose that screwed on one end.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
I'm not done yet ;) :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Zen
Yeah...I'm pretty sure it's for the hose kind.:(Quote:
Originally Posted by DebW
hello, ebay!
Last picture, I promise. Here's a shot of the custom decals. And if the owner's here, I hope she doesn't mind my sharing. Nice bike! :D
nice bike. Generator hub on the back wheel?
I don't think it's a generator hub, internal hub with Shimano STI shifters. This is not my decision to make because it's not my bike but I think it's just crying out for a Brooks with that butter cream color.
That bike is confusing. I thought it was a SS.
What's it gonna shift?
The internal gearing of the hub.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
Sturmey-Archer is the classic. Shimano has the Alfine and Nexus. My mom's folder has a nice internal set up. My recumbent had an internal hub, too.
ETA: link to Sheldon's internal gears page http://sheldonbrown.com/internal-gears.html I love the picture of the guts of an internal gear hub! Nightmare!
want
Question!
I keep seeing "Venture" mixtes in my local craigslist and I can't find anything about Venture on the net - anyone heard of them/know anything?
I haven't posted here for quite some time but I do lurk here and there. But I simply had to post my finally complete mixte (well, almost, still pondering fenders.)
I'm super happy with her. She rides like a dream! The basket is a Wald basket that we added wooden slats to, stained to match the seat and grips.
I've got another one in process so I'll post pics of it in a couple of weeks when it's done.
Before $20 CL with two front wheels
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5...ixtestage1.jpg
After
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5...withbasket.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5...ithbasket2.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5...nb/memixte.jpg
Wow, that looks great! I thought about putting slats in my basket too. I have the same one, only I took off the handlebar stuff and put it in the back on my rack. What kind of wood did you use and how did you attach it?
I thought about doing that. LOL!.Quote:
Originally Posted by uforgot
I used a piece of 1/4" oak trim, cut it equal widths and then cut two small strips for the underside. The bolts anchor to the strips. My husband did the cutting for me, becuase I have an irrational fear of power tools :rolleyes:
Small pieces on the underside. I can kind of see them. Makes perfect sense! thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by ummbnb
I found this bike through a friend of a friend. Is this a good idea for $125.00?It is a Suntour SVX 12 speed with matching Suntour front derailleur and shifters. Supposed to be a small frame, (I'm 5'3") but I haven't seen it yet in person. I believe it is probably '80s? I'm really new to the mixte genre of bicycles.
Honestly more than $100 for more than one of these in good condition (but not yet restored) seems a bit steep... because odds are good you're going to spend some money fixing it up how you'd like it - so wouldn't you like to have more to spend? :)
I'd probably want to see it though before deciding.. maybe you can talk them down a bit on the price (pay close attention to the tires for example, if the sidewalls are obviously cracked and you know you'll need to replace them, that's something you can negotiate on.. tires will run you $20-60+ depending on what you choose).
You can also figure out how old it is by the serial number.. http://bruce.coppola.name/NishikiSerial.html On mine it wasn't on the bottom bracket though, it was stamped on the rear dropouts (there was a model number on one side, and the serial number on the other)... so be prepared to hunt if you don't find it right away.
Thanks, I'll make sure I check it out thoroughly. I'm really looking for something to fix up (more cosmetically) and use it for an errand bike. I'll let you know.
Anyone have a late model mixte?
I am in the early stages of shopping for a city bike to use when we camp in more urban areas. We are thinking of a 3 or 8 speed internal hub mixte for me and a single speed as an equalizer for my husband. We would like baskets for shopping and our Jack Russell.
I like the idea of vintage but my husband who is the ultimate handyman in most situations is almost useless when it comes to bikes. He can build a house, do minor car and appliance repair and yet he can barely adjust his bike cables. I don't get it.
I had to take my bike in once to get his fix fixed!
So, is it over the top lame to purchase a new mixte?
No, not lame! :) I really like the looks of the Trek Bellville and the Globe Live 2 Mixte. There is also the Masi Soulville (in 3 different varieties), but I don't personally care for the curvy look... the colors are awesome on those though :)
There are some other "widely available" ones too, but those are the 3 that jump to mind.
Oh yeah, there's the Electra Amsterdam too...
There's also the Linus Mixte and the Electra Ticino mixte and the Soma Buena Vista.
I don't think it's lame to purchase a new mixte, but I'm biased since I have a Sweetpea mixte :)
It depends on where you live. In the greater DC area you rarely see these for under $150Quote:
Originally Posted by sarahspins
We stopped at a bike shop in Athens, GA yesterday hoping to see a Gary Fisher Simple City. None in stock.
We have a Trek/Fisher LBS but it is not our favorite. They cater to higher clientele than Athens and I know they keep cruisers and city bikes in stock. We will eventually stop in.
Our favorite LBS carries Masi. They have fixies but no mixtes.
The Treks are nice. Good value with all the goodies attached. The eco-friendly construction is a nice touch.
I know this has developed into a thread hijack. I started a thread on this subject a while ago if anyone has a comment and would rather post there.
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=36638
Sadly, it was too small--17" (or about 44 cm?). I felt squished. This guy had a garage full of mixtes, collects them, but this was the only one he was willing to part with. He was very helpful though. Rode a gorgeous 20", but I felt too stretched out. Looks like I need a 19". Sigh. I'll keep looking.
I've completed this project on this apple red Nishiki. Hope you like it.
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Oh my, that is one georgeous mixte!