Show us your mixte!

[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!

[sandra]

ohhh. yeah, I see what you were talking about "chain ring". I want one for my other bike too!!!

edited to add: now how do I know if it will fit if I find one?

[GLC1968]

ohhh. yeah, I see what you were talking about "chain ring". I want one for my other bike too!!!

edited to add: now how do I know if it will fit if I find one?

I'm not sure. I picked out two and sent links to my husband who is working from home today to check. Basically, I was looking for one that fits a 52 tooth ring and that has 5 bolts. If there are other factors, I'm clueless!

I know that chainrings come in sizes based on the diameter of where the normal bolts are.... but these things don't look like they fit the same rules. See how the one on Blossom appears to be bolted on near the outside edge of the outer chain ring (and not in the main bolts)? My chain ring also has holes in those same spots, so I'm hoping that it will work in the same way. I'm basically just guessing though....

[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.