Show us your mixte!

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Originally Posted by amartha

Mixte value reflects construction and material used. Good cro-moly like Reynolds 531 and good components like Campagnolo. Accessories also boost the price: lights, fenders, racks, carrying bags.

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Mixte values SHOULD reflect construction and material but some people think they have a pot of gold when they don't. I see those $200 mixtes that aren't any different than the Miyata was. Of course they may still be sitting on Craigslist for all I know, and the French ones? You have to deal with the french parts. The better ones also have the downtube shifters rather than the ones on the stem. I think if people wait and search, the right one at the right price will come along. Personally I'm waiting for a Bridgestone with downtube shifters. I did find a Motobecane with those once, at a local flea market for $12. (French but in great shape) Now that was an insane price, I know!

I don't think I've seen one with Campy, but oh, I'd go ahead and pay the premium for that!

Hello to the mixte lovers -
this Peugeot showed up on CL for $50:
http://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1207590616.html
I'm not into mixtes, and this month I do not even have time for an extra 'fix-up and resale project' :D but I figured I would post it here in case anyone is interested :)

I've just moved into a house that my boyfriend and I are renting from one of my professors.

My 1977 Raleigh Grand Prix is currently living right inside the living room door as we haven't found a good permanent home for the bikes yet, and my prof/landlord stopped by to pick something up. I open the door and she says "Hi... ooh, nice bike!" :D I'd heard offhand from one of my other profs (whom I've gone riding with) that this woman is also a cyclist, so I'll have to chat her up about it sometime. :D

I've replaced the rotting old white bar tape with some black cork tape and it looks pretty snazzy. Next step is getting my black rear rack and Wald folding baskets going, and then she'll be a lean, mean, commuting machine! Except... not that lean. Kind of heavy. :o But hopefully I'll get it going soon and have some new pictures.

badgercat, that Raleigh is lovely. I have mixte envy now. And I already have two.

Badgercat - Oh, that is a beauty!

I was up in Albany, NY this weekend to do my Tour de Cure ride and to visit relatives there. We needed to move something from their garage into my car. As we were heading back into the house through the garage my eyes caught on a Nishiki mixte sitting in their garage. I immediately asked who's it was and was told that my cousin's husband had given it to them for their oldest daughter. I told them to NOT EVER get rid of it without talking to me, that it was a classic. I don't know if it will ever come my way, but hopefully it won't go to a garage sale or landfill.

Why didn't you just ask for it? Offer them some cash. They might just be willing to part with it.

I know that some people might think that's tacky, but doesn't it appear to be unused and neglected? What good is it sitting in the garage?? ;)

Karen

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/spo/1218864605.html

It was listed in the sporting goods and not in the bike section... thinking that no one will notice it...
Thinking about heading over tomorrow. I have wanted one for a while and so far that is a heck of a price and it looks super clean. May be a tad small but can't hurt to go look right? I love the icy blue color too!

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Originally Posted by nic840

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/spo/1218864605.html

It was listed in the sporting goods and not in the bike section... thinking that no one will notice it...
Thinking about heading over tomorrow. I have wanted one for a while and so far that is a heck of a price and it looks super clean. May be a tad small but can't hurt to go look right? I love the icy blue color too!

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That's a BEAUTIFUL Nishiki. I'd definitely go check it out. Not a bad price (I think). What a pretty color.

Go get it.

Karen

Yeah thats what I am thinking too...its just too clean.
I like the color too! Here is some similar ones I found on line. Looks like an 84 Nishiki Sport.
It needs a nice carmel color Brooks, leather grips and a basket and I am set!
Thanks for the quick reply...I will keep you posted. -Nic

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcnotpc...n/photostream/

Okay I got her. Sat on it in the Pawn shop and she fit perfectly!
She is mechanically totally sound and has newer tires. Really happy with the purchase!
It is my new riding the neighborhood, kids to school, softball game, grocery getter bike! So comfy!

Now onto gussying her up with a new brooks, grips, basket, etc....the $75 bike gets more expensive!:)

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Originally Posted by uforgot

Personally I'm waiting for a Bridgestone with downtube shifters.

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Can't tell from the pictures if it's got downtube shifters, but here's a Bridgestone mixte for you.

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Originally Posted by nic840

Okay I got her. Sat on it in the Pawn shop and she fit perfectly!
She is mechanically totally sound and has newer tires. Really happy with the purchase!
It is my new riding the neighborhood, kids to school, softball game, grocery getter bike! So comfy!

Now onto gussying her up with a new brooks, grips, basket, etc....the $75 bike gets more expensive!:)

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Excellent! You got a great deal.

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Originally Posted by divingbiker

Can't tell from the pictures if it's got downtube shifters, but here's a Bridgestone mixte for you.



Excellent! You got a great deal.

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Oh what a beauty! Good thing I don't live any closer!

nic840 - I agree, you got a great deal!

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Originally Posted by divingbiker

Can't tell from the pictures if it's got downtube shifters, but here's a Bridgestone mixte for you.

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Looks like the shifters are on the upright of the stem.