My Sister Got a Bike!

My sister, my neice and I were wandering around the Salavation Army store yesterday and came across this for $59:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/c...1/DSCN0969.jpg

It's nearly mint. The only hint of damage is a messed-up rear brake cable and the decals are crackling a bit. The tires don't look like they've ever been ridden, but they're so old that the rubber is brittle.

Gonna take it to the shop today for new tires and cables, and an all-around tune-up. I want to find her a black Brooks B67 or B68 to put on there.

I'm so excited for my sister! I can't wait for the bike to be road-worthy so we can go for a ride. :) :) :)

Wow!

Cool bike, great deal and I personally LOVE that my sister and I both ride and we have such fun riding together. Can't wait to hear about your rides with your sister!

Great find!

that's a super find!

Wow- I'm jealous. That's a beautiful mixte!!!! :) Great that your sis will be riding with you soon! :)

Dropped it off at the ol' LBS today to get it all gussied up. The guys in the service dept. were ooh-ing and aaah-ing over it. One of the guys even hopped on the bike and started riding it around the store, saying how cool it was.

I think I'm a little bit jealous of my sister now, LOL.

Gotta find an old-fashioned water bottle cage (the kind with clamps) 'cause this bike doesn't have the built-in bolts for one.

pretty bike! you should post it on the Mixte thread.

Here you go
They have some nice cages too, like this one

Damn that's a nice bike. And here I was thinking I had the jackpot of the day with 50% off everything at the thrift store.

What a great Mixte find!!! Good for her!

Zen, thanks for the links! Perfect!

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Originally Posted by Biciclista

pretty bike! you should post it on the Mixte thread.

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I was just going to say that! :p

Gorgeous mixte! lugged steel vintage french bike = yey! And those shifters a are too cool! What shall you guys name her? Or is it a boy? I'd lean towards girl...

Sweet bike! Hope you both enjoy!

Wow that is a beautiful find!! :) WTG sissy.