I'm curious if anyone might be interested in my single speed Takara mixte. I bought it geared and single speed-ified it, but I may still have the shifters and derailleurs in my basement if someone's interested and wants them. When I got it I put on some nice Nitto bars, a new seatpost, and a sweet gold chain. I haven't ridden much at all this year (we have been walking the dogs to the ice cream store instead of biking) and could use the space in the garage and the money. Anyhow I was thinking somewhere in the $150 range.
p.s. Pic is from right after the conversion. Currently it sports a wicker basket on the front and the biggest chainring was converted to a chain guard. I can take new/more/better pics if interested.
p.p.s. i'm 5' 7.5" and it's a smidge too small for me but works fine for cruising around the neighborhood.
Last edited by Beane; 09-17-2010 at 03:41 PM.
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How is it a little too small. Not tall enough or is the top tube too short?
Also, Are you very long-limbed? Average? Longer bodied?
Just asking. I'm too far away, but may be useful for someone near.
A little too small means that I can ride it fine but if I'd been the original purchaser I might have gone for one size up. Top tube length seems OK but overall height a little too small (i have the saddle up very high). I am average woman proportions (long legs, short torso).
I was able to find the front and rear derailleurs and shifters and would include them for the purchaser.