Show us your mixte!

[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....

[xeney]

What does the shellacking do for the cork (other than make it a prettier color)? I've been wondering about that -- I love my cork grips, but it seems like the shellack would make them slick and less comfortable? How does it work?