Show us your mixte!

[oxysback]

I've been reading this thread and kinda-sorta playing with the idea of looking for a mixte I can use for commuting to work so I wouldn't have to keep taking the rack on and off my road bike when I want to do long rides.

I was looking on Craigslist yesterday and saw a few that could be promising, then I came across one that had been posted some time ago. The guy was selling a mixte and a regular older road bike. The quality of the picture wasn't good, and the bikes were too far away to see any details. I decided to take a chance and called him to go take a look and this is what I found...



















"Sold!!", I told him and the bike came home with me. This bike was in almost pristine condition. I didn't even do any clean-up on it before I took these pictures! I guess it's been sitting in his garage forever and his wife only rode it a few times. He's the original owner. I had planned to look at a few others before I made my decision, but I just couldn't turn this one down. Of course there are a few things that need to be replaced before I start riding it, but over-all I'm VERY happy with the paint and general condition. First on the list are new tires...possibly wheels, a saddle (a honey colored brooks, perhaps?) and I'm debating on whether to get drop bars or moustache ones. DH can replace all the brake and gear cables. I also like the idea of leather bar tape and shiny silver fenders.

As I was driving to this guys house, I was kind of sweating about the test ride. I had worn jeans, and the house was at the top of a massive hill in a VERY impressive neighborhood! Thank goodness there was a flat-ish road up on top to ride on. I joked with him about getting it for free if I made it down and back up the hill! I also felt like a fool swerving around trying to change gears. They're in an awkward position when you're used to the ones on a road bike.

So, any other ideas with this bike? Throw 'em out there! I know some of you have a better 'eye' than I do for this stuff.

[sandra]

You got a great bike there! I Albatross bars. That's what I put on mine and I love them. Tried a pair of mustache but, I like Albatross better. It's absolutely an individual decision. That bike is a beauty!

[oxysback]

You got a great bike there! I Albatross bars. That's what I put on mine and I love them. Tried a pair of mustache but, I like Albatross better. It's absolutely an individual decision. That bike is a beauty!

I think that's what I meant. The ones that curve around and look kind of like an "m" is what I was thinking of. I'll have to go back and look at yours!

[GLC1968]

It's BEAUTIFUL, Ellen!!

I'm super jealous of your chain ring guard (I've been looking for something like that) and the details on the frame are very impressive. Good find!!

[oxysback]

It's BEAUTIFUL, Ellen!!

I'm super jealous of your chain ring guard (I've been looking for something like that) and the details on the frame are very impressive. Good find!!

I am rather proud of myself. Even DH was impressed!

So how's life in Hillsboro? A TE friend and I ride a few Saturdays a month and you're welcome to join us if you want. We're slow, but we're training for an upcoming century. Or maybe we can have a 'mixte ride' when they're all fixed up!

[sandra]

never fear. I love posting pictures of Blossom.

[oxysback]

never fear. I love posting pictures of Blossom.

Yep...those are the ones I was thinking of. Blossom is gorgeous, especially with the honey brooks and matching grips!

[sandra]

Those are just cork grips that I shellacked.

[GLC1968]

Those are just cork grips that I shellacked.

Those are exactly what I want to do with mine eventually (honey brooks and shellacked cork grips)!

I actually meant the guard on the front chain ring on Blossom. I do like the silver 'dork disc' look though. I noticed it on Ellen's bike and I think it's cool looking.

I did just find what I think I need on ebay for the front of mine though. Thanks!

[GLC1968]

So how's life in Hillsboro? A TE friend and I ride a few Saturdays a month and you're welcome to join us if you want. We're slow, but we're training for an upcoming century. Or maybe we can have a 'mixte ride' when they're all fixed up!

So far so good! We have been looking for a home to buy, and we saw a few that were on your side of Bald Peak that we liked. A little bit out of our price range, though.

I would love to ride with you guys! I'm definitely slow these days...I haven't ridden in months (except for my short commute). DH and I just signed up to do the Crater Lake Century in August, so I'm going to need all the saddle time I can get between now and then!


Sandra - Blossom is so pretty!! Did you add the chain ring guard, or did she come with it?

[oxysback]

So far so good! We have been looking for a home to buy, and we saw a few that were on your side of Bald Peak that we liked. A little bit out of our price range, though.

I would love to ride with you guys! I'm definitely slow these days...I haven't ridden in months (except for my short commute). DH and I just signed up to do the Crater Lake Century in August, so I'm going to need all the saddle time I can get between now and then!

Some of the houses up there are VERY impressive! Good luck in your hunt! I'll let you know the next time we ride.