A $7 mixte?

[Tri Girl]

Does anybody know anything about this bike? I've never heard of the brand before. Is it American made, meaning: will finding parts be easy or difficult? I've been wanting a mixte, but settled for another bike instead. I would like to buy this one, but don't know if it's worth anything. I'm sure it'll need a new chain, new tires and brake pads. The usual. I wish I hadn't looked at this, because now I want it. And I've already got 5 bikes of my own in the house. If I came home with this one, DH would come unglued. My dream is to open a recycled bike store that only sells used bikes. If I start my collection now, I should be ready to open in about 5 years...

What do you mixte pros think?


http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/bik/553185909.html

[KnottedYet]

I'd buy it for $7.

And then you can open a bike store like this: www.recycledcycles.com

[kat_h]

I would buy any bike for $7. The kickstand is worth that much.

[surgtech1956]

You can't go wrong for $7.00 - even if you didn't want to keep it, you could clean it up and put a new saddle on it, and probably turn around and sell it for alot more. Just my 2 cents. Keep us posted what you decide you do.

[HillSlugger]

Go ahead and buy it and then send it my way if you don't like it!

[KnottedYet]

and if MDHillslug changes her mind, I'll buy it from ya!

[Zen]

I'll give you twice your price

[Tri Girl]

Well, well. Looks like I have plenty of buyers here should I choose to re-sell it. I sent an e-mail inquiring about it. It's in the town next to the one I work in. Hopefully I'll hear about it soon.

[HillSlugger]

Have you had a chance to pick up my bike yet?

[twin]

for $7.00 why not?

[Tri Girl]

I don't know why I was debating so much? It's only $7, but I guess the thought of another bike in the house (and breaking the news to DH without him exploding) was what was worrying me, really. He didn't flip out too much. I ONLY have 6 bikes now, but I plan on selling 2.

Ok, so I went by and looked at it and bought it. Go figure, it's just my size (sorry MD, it wouldn't have fit your tall frame- or so I tell myself).
It's really a sweet little ride! Now I might have to fix it up and keep it and sell the other bike I use for errands (my Sears Free Spirit). It needs some work: the rims are rusty (but I can switch out the rims on my Free Spirit) and the handlebars are not in great shape (again- I'll switch out the ones on my Free Spirit) and the saddle is bad (the Free Spirit has a good one...).
So basically I'll change out all the good parts on the Free Spirit, put a new chain on it, and it'll be one purty bike. I'll have to play around with it a little, but when I get it looking nice (if it turns out the way I want), I'll post a pic.

Is there any way to know the age of the bike? Is it stamped somewhere secret?

[KnottedYet]

Congratulations!

(more pictures, purty please, so we can oogle it properly?)

[DebW]

Is there any way to know the age of the bike? Is it stamped somewhere secret?

Congrats! Look under the bottom bracket for a serial number. Then you'll have to find out how that manufacturer numbered its frames.

[HillSlugger]

Go figure, it's just my size (sorry MD, it wouldn't have fit your tall frame- or so I tell myself).

I'm 5'5". I don't think I've ever been called tall!

Enjoy your new mixte! Please post some pictures.

[7rider]

If the rims are rusty, but otherwise in good shape, see if you can get your hands on some Quick-Glo to clean it up.
I cleaned up the rims and bars on an old Schwinn cruiser I got at a yard sale, and they look great. The stuff is hard to find, however.
I saw this, too, on cleaning wheels...http://www.bunchobikes.com/chrome.htm