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10-20-2007, 07:01 PM
teigyr

It is definitely more recreational in California (at least SoCal). When I first used to visit WA, I was impressed that the ferries had a "please do not walk in cleats" sign. I saw commuters on bikes in the rain. I'm not of that hardy stock but still, people do it. People use bikes for transportation here! California, for all it's lovely weather, is mostly bike illiterate. Strange.

I will say that there is still a lot to be done in WA, at least where I am. My SoCal riding was on wide streets with huge bike lanes. Here the streets/bike lanes seem much narrower and scarier. Maybe it's because this is city (old city) and I was from a sprawled out open area.

WA is cool in many ways. I just wish we could somehow meld the SoCal weather (without the extreme heat and brown) with the culture here.
10-21-2007, 06:29 AM
DebW

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Originally Posted by DebW

Note that the left bottom bracket cup on this one needs a lock ring.

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Originally Posted by sandra

Please explain. I don't notice and understand all of this stuff yet.

A lockring is a thin circular piece with inside threads that is screwed over the left bottom bracket cup and tightened up agsinst the frame so that the cup holds its adjustment. The right cup (called the fixed cup) is screwed until it is tight or flush against the frame and can't be adjusted. The left cup is the one used to adjust the bearings, but it wouldn't stay in place without a lock ring to secure it.
10-21-2007, 06:36 AM
KnottedYet

How difficult would it be to find a left lock ring to fit that Raleigh? Or would you have to replace everthing?

(I'm still thinking about that frame, wishy-washy Knot... I think it'd fit Trek and I both.)

Edit: whoops, too late! Wheels are sold. Now it's just the frame for $25. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/455225570.html I suppose I could offer $15, but the thought of trying to get wheels and everything is a little daunting... (though I could get recycled parts from my LBS)

Hey, DebW, what should I do?
10-21-2007, 07:07 AM
Trek420

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Originally Posted by KnottedYet

Hey, DebW, what should I do?

Knott & Dew, get it for $15, ship the frame to DebW and have her build you a freewheel :)

Consider when it comes to a mixte fixie that according to Chris the bottom bracket is lower to the ground which makes cornering problematic. You must not lean into the turn because there will come a day you're at an apex of the turn and your inside crank is down.

Best case scenario is it lifts the bike off the ground, worst is a fall/crash.

He says if I decide to try it fixed gear we'll put the bike on the stand first and get a feel for just hw far I can....and can't lean into a turn.
10-21-2007, 07:08 AM
DebW

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Originally Posted by KnottedYet

How difficult would it be to find a left lock ring to fit that Raleigh? Or would you have to replace everthing?

(I'm still thinking about that frame, wishy-washy Knot... I think it'd fit Trek and I both.)

Edit: whoops, too late! Wheels are sold. Now it's just the frame for $25. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/455225570.html I suppose I could offer $15, but the thought of trying to get wheels and everything is a little daunting... (though I could get recycled parts from my LBS)

Hey, DebW, what should I do?

The Raleigh is English, and the English threaded bottom bracket, while one on many versions in the 70s, is now the standard. A lock ring shouldn't be hard to find from a place like Recycled Cycles, but most shops would not carry it separately. You can get one here for $3. It also needs a headset locknut, again not too hard to find. The Weinmann centerpull brakes are quite adequate. Does it take 27" wheels? If so, it needs dedicated wheels and can't interchange with your other bikes. I'd say it's not a bad deal to grab that frame if you can. You don't have to build it up right away. Would you go singlespeed?
10-21-2007, 07:14 AM
DebW

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Originally Posted by Trek420

Knott & Dew, get it for $15, ship the frame to DebW and have her build you a freewheel :)

OK by me. Something to do this winter, and 2 new wheels to build. I've got a smattering of spare parts and Harris Cycles is a good source for vintage bits.
10-21-2007, 07:18 AM
Trek420

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Originally Posted by DebW

OK by me. Something to do this winter, and 2 new wheels to build. I've got a smattering of spare parts and Harris Cycles is a good source for vintage bits.

whew :p I should not have volunteered you :rolleyes: and I'm sure you have a lot to do in the winter. snowshoeing, cross country ski ....
10-21-2007, 07:28 AM
KnottedYet

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Originally Posted by DebW

Would you go singlespeed?

I would go singlespeed. I like to coast! No fixie for me!
10-21-2007, 07:36 AM
KnottedYet

I emailed him offering $15 as-is or $20 if he has the left lockring.

DebW, how could you tell there was no left lockring?
10-21-2007, 07:51 AM
Trek420

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Originally Posted by KnottedYet

DebW, how could you tell there was no left lockring?

Because she's a jeenious!!!:D :)
10-21-2007, 08:07 AM
DebW

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Originally Posted by KnottedYet

I emailed him offering $15 as-is or $20 if he has the left lockring.

DebW, how could you tell there was no left lockring?

Because it wasn't there. He had a closeup picture of the left side of the bb.
10-21-2007, 08:10 AM
KnottedYet

125mm rear spacing. I can't find a 125mm rear hub in Harris Cyclery's singlespeed hub list.

Is that going to be a problem? I know nothing about wheels...

Glad you saw the missing lockring! I guess that pic was in the original ad. bummer he sold the wheels already.

Oooh, will I get to buy a Surly Jethro Tool? I like Trek's... BTW Trek, be sure you tighten the nuts on the front wheel (and check the back wheel) again before you ride. They really did loosen up on me.
10-21-2007, 09:28 AM
DebW

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Originally Posted by KnottedYet

125mm rear spacing. I can't find a 125mm rear hub in Harris Cyclery's singlespeed hub list.

Is that going to be a problem? I know nothing about wheels...

It's likely 126 mm, which was the spacing for 6 speed freewheels. Easy to adjust the hub width by a few mm by chainging the spacers under the locknut. Or within a couple millimeters, you can just spread the frame by hand as you insert the hub.
10-21-2007, 09:36 AM
KnottedYet

Dude selling the Raleigh frame says the left lockring is on the bike.

He'll sell me the frame for $20 without the brakes, $25 with the brakes.

sigh...
10-21-2007, 10:04 AM
Trek420

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Originally Posted by KnottedYet

Dude selling the Raleigh frame says the left lockring is on the bike.

He'll sell me the frame for $20 without the brakes, $25 with the brakes.

sigh...

I dunno Knott, he sounds like a real wheeler-dealer with this part by part thang. What are the odds of Recycled Cycles finding you a frame?
10-21-2007, 10:38 AM
sandra

No kidding. I'm afraid it is going to be minus a fork next.
10-21-2007, 10:50 AM
sgtiger

The Raleigh is pretty, but I don't think it's worth the hassle at this point. If you're not in a hurry I'm sure there will be something else coming along on Craigslist or Recycled. Just have to keep those peepers peeled for a good deal.
10-21-2007, 10:56 AM
Trek420

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Originally Posted by sandra

No kidding. I'm afraid it is going to be minus a fork next.

Hee hee, right "I sold the fork, $20.00 for the frame, $25 for frame with the headbadge"

Well, it's nice to know that mixtes are fashionable again. :p
10-21-2007, 01:32 PM
KnottedYet

I might be in line for a 50cm Motobecane mixte, with the paint already stripped....

<knot rubs hands gleefully>

I might have to contact Robinson Wheelworks to find out how to find a bottom bracket for the french threading pattern.
10-21-2007, 03:19 PM
Trek420

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Originally Posted by KnottedYet

I might be in line for a 50cm Motobecane mixte, with the paint already stripped....

<knot rubs hands gleefully>

I might have to contact Robinson Wheelworks to find out how to find a bottom bracket for the french threading pattern.

Why not bring it down :rolleyes: Would you re-paint it?
10-21-2007, 03:25 PM
Eden

You could always check at 20/20 (at 2020 E Union) too - he specializes in rescuing old bikes. He doesn't restore them per say, but he finds them and will get them road worthy again. I'm not sure if he's got any mixtes right now, but it wouldn't suprise me.

oh and for all you pink lovers out there thinking about doing a ss/fixe conversion on you new mixte, he has quite the stock of these http://www.bikemania.biz/ProductDeta...Sugino_RD_Pink metallic pink sugino crank sets...... (they are quite the match for the pink Chis King hubs/headsets....)
10-21-2007, 04:02 PM
sandra

Here's one for someone to watch.
10-21-2007, 04:52 PM
KnottedYet

I could easily walk to 20-20 on my lunch break.

(I'm betting they'd be a much friendlier bike shop than Velo, and might not even scoff at middle-aged ladies with facial piercings who love bikes but don't know much!):rolleyes:
10-21-2007, 06:00 PM
dex

And apparently 20/20 is where one of my friends sends anyone that brings a French bike into her shop. We were talking about my mixte a couple of weeks ago, and she immediately said that Alex (?...I'm blanking on the name now for some reason) at 20/20 would definitely be the person in town to see about it, as he works on a lot of older French bikes, and knows his stuff where their quirks are concerned. (I've promised myself that as soon as I save one more month worth of living expenses, I get to put money into the Mercier.)
10-21-2007, 06:26 PM
East Hill

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Originally Posted by teigyr

This one looks good and I like the guy a lot. He is putting lights on it too :D He seems to know what he's doing and says that if I ever have problems with it, he'll fix it. I talked to him for a long time today, he knows a lot about bikes. Anyway, I guess I am destined to live a life of Orange!

Oh, so you got it then?

East Hill
10-21-2007, 06:27 PM
sgtiger

Teigyr...<knock,knock>....so did you go out to see the Takara today? Or did you do a bit too much partying last night? ;) :D Maybe you bought the mixte and are having so much fun you can't get off to post about it yet? :p
10-21-2007, 06:51 PM
Julie V

check out this mint green Peugeot on ebay
[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/Peugeot-Grand-Sport-Mixte-Vintage-Bicycle

link's not working, my fault, but worth taking a look at
10-21-2007, 06:52 PM
KnottedYet

Hey, Teigyr.... inquiring minds want to know!

(and what did you name her?)
10-21-2007, 06:57 PM
KnottedYet

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Originally Posted by Julie V

check out this mint green Peugeot on ebay
[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/Peugeot-Grand-Sport-Mixte-Vintage-Bicycle

link's not working, my fault, but worth taking a look at

I found it by searching "Peugeot". Very nice, oh my!
10-21-2007, 07:01 PM
Julie V

I really like it too....looks like it's in really nice shape
10-21-2007, 07:19 PM
teigyr

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Got her!

No name yet. The bike has some rusty spots and the guy did not do as much work as we thought. The chain has some kinks in it and it needs a serious cleaning. Here she is in all her glory! The cat is the first one brave enough to explore. He made sure to rub his face all over the rear fender.
10-21-2007, 07:22 PM
Tri Girl

Dang, teigyr- that's one SMOKIN' bike! Yeeeeooowww! And the orange is really very pretty (and maybe it hides the rust a little?).

Your cat has the right idea...I'd be rubbing against it, too, if it were mine. ;)

Man, that's pretty! Have you ridden it yet?
10-21-2007, 07:22 PM
sandra

I love that orange!
10-21-2007, 07:23 PM
KnottedYet

Whoo-hooo! Whether he did a lot of work or not, I think you did good!
10-21-2007, 07:54 PM
teigyr

Thanks :D

I always second guess what we're doing but when we went to a bike shop after (Recycled Cycles, for Knot!), one of the guys was saying that Mixtes go for much more usually.

Am not sure if this bike will be as knockaround as I thought. It will definitely be a project bike but I'm not so sure I want to have it be a thrasher bike. Am already imagining the restoration and what she will look like.

Dang. It's always something, isn't it :D
10-22-2007, 06:41 AM
GeoCam

I like that orange bike, Teigyr!!

I have a Raleigh mixte that I am going to list as soon as I get some pictures taken. I think it is a 1985, but it is really nice and has barely been ridden. I bought it from the original owner who said she bought it when she was in college and just never rode it. LBS lubed and adjusted the bike and confirmed they did not think it was even broken in. To see a bike almost like it, search ebay for item 170159699626 (except I think he has the year wrong). I bought it almost a year ago when I knew nothing about anything. This bike is way too big for me or I would definitely keep it.

I'll be happy to answer questions if anyone is interested.
10-22-2007, 06:49 AM
Julie V

Congrats on that Takara. Orange bikes are my favorite. Beautiful lugs and has fenders too.
10-22-2007, 06:58 AM
mimitabby

Teigyr, what a beautiful bike! no fair, now you have two orange bikes, I only have one :D :D :D

congrats!

Hey i just got a brilliant idea! after you get this road worthy, the Seattle TE contingent ought to have a MIXTE RIDE!!!!
10-22-2007, 01:28 PM
Trek420

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Originally Posted by mimitabby

Hey i just got a brilliant idea! after you get this road worthy, the Seattle TE contingent ought to have a MIXTE RIDE!!!!

Hey, no fair :p :) JK, good idea.
10-22-2007, 03:36 PM
East Hill

Oh, that would be something to see! Wow, all of us on our mixtes...:D .

East Hill

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