Show us your mixte!

[Beane]

Talk about DROOL!!

gorgeous mixte on ebay

It's way more than I want to spend...and it's way too nice for what I want it for, but man, it's purty!

whats up with that fake carbon finish? i think it would look better all red-- just my 2 cents.

[GLC1968]

You have to let us know which one you decide on (which I know you will).

I will. I have 'appointments' to see both bikes tonight! I'm so excited!

whats up with that fake carbon finish? i think it would look better all red-- just my 2 cents.

I wondered about that, too. I think it would have been nicer if it were just plain black in those areas!

[HillSlugger]

whats up with that fake carbon finish? i think it would look better all red-- just my 2 cents.

I suspect that it's covering a seriously messed up finish.

[GLC1968]

Ok, I bought a mixte!

I saw the red bike first. It was definitely a mixte, but man, it was SMALL! It was in pretty bad shape, but would have been rideable had there been no other options. It was definitely originally red, but it looked like someone put red spray paint over the head badge and over any other identifying marks. Weird! It was just too small, though (first time I've met a bike that was too small for me!).

The same girl was also selling a Schwinn 3-speed. I looked at that, and it was exactly what I wanted except that it weighed about 50 lbs. With only 3 gears and that kind of weight, I was afraid that I'd not be able to use it past the next 6-months while my commute was flat. Neat looking bike though.

I then went to see the other blue Schwinn (the mixte). Nice bike. Fit was good (except that the saddle was too high) and everything was in decent shape. It's no heavier than my classic, so that's nice. 12 speeds, so that'll cover just about anything I'll be riding locally. I got it for $80 and I'm very excited about it. I'll be putting on the fenders today and I'm shopping for a basket for the front.

Here she is as I bought her:


Consider this the 'before' and I'll post a pic once I get everything set up the way I want it. I'm thinking cork grips, a honey colored Brooks and a silver basket on the front to match the silver fenders I have....

[Tri Girl]

WOW- it's even prettier than the picture on craigslist. Really, really nice!!!
I'm so happy that you found one that you love. It was meant to be! I can't wait to see it after you personalize it.

[sandra]

Great score GLC1968! Congratulations!

[sgtiger]

GLC1968

That is so niiiiice!

[uforgot]

Welcome to the mixte crowd!