It's not as bad as it sounds. It's also a nice wind block when it's coldBuilt in hand warmer. I would do the regular rear tandem bars, but the flat bar part would still be low for me to be comfy.
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05-06-2008, 08:32 AM #1
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05-06-2008, 12:51 PM #2
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I don't know why but I just realized I have a mixte at home this whole time and didn't even know it! And to think I was going to sell her! I need to get a new saddle though for it and probably a new chain and maybe a new rear rack and bottle cage since I cannibalized it for my new bike.
Ok, here is a pic I took when I first got her. I definitely think she needs a new saddle. What do you ladies think?
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05-06-2008, 01:01 PM #3
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I think Mixte's are one of the few bargains in the bike world. Guys don't care about them, so they are not as expensive.!!
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05-06-2008, 01:14 PM #4
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Originally Posted by mimitabby
I think Mixte's are one of the few bargains in the bike world. Guys don't care about them, so they are not as expensive.!!
Pfft! Their loss, right?
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05-06-2008, 05:02 PM #5
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A Lotus! Girl, you better not sell it. I love my Lotus!!
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05-06-2008, 05:22 PM #6
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They do seem to have a cult following I've noticed. Now that I know what I have, I won't sell it, I promise! Originally Posted by sandra
ETA: So the question is. . what shall I do to her? How do I make her REALLY drool-worthy?Last edited by F8th637; 05-06-2008 at 05:51 PM.
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05-06-2008, 05:59 PM #7
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Put a Zen on her Originally Posted by F8th637
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05-24-2008, 08:39 PM #8
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Mmmm, love that color. Wants white tape. And a new saddle, partly for looks but partly 'cause that one looks darned uncomfortable. Originally Posted by F8th637
I don't know why but I just realized I have a mixte at home this whole time and didn't even know it! And to think I was going to sell her! I need to get a new saddle though for it and probably a new chain and maybe a new rear rack and bottle cage since I cannibalized it for my new bike.
Ok, here is a pic I took when I first got her. I definitely think she needs a new saddle. What do you ladies think?
Very pretty though.
Also, the reflectors should go. They're ugly on that pretty vintage bike and if you're really riding in the dark, you need lights anyway. And is it me, or is that a wildly excessive amount of cable (especially on the right there -- rear brake cable)?Last edited by VeloVT; 05-24-2008 at 08:48 PM.
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05-25-2008, 04:26 AM #9
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Every '70s and '80s bike I rode back then had reflectors on them, so I don't see why I would take them off now.
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05-25-2008, 10:44 AM #10
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Haa haa, yeah, I agree the cabling is pretty ridiculous.
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05-26-2008, 11:57 PM #11
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I've been visiting this thread for a while and am exited to finally have something to post! I got my dream bike (well, one of them
) about 3 weeks ago... a Rivendell Glorius. They had one left in my size (52cm), in a gorgeous metallic blue. Good thing I went in when I did, because now there's a one year wait for another 52!
It has Nitto albatross bars, honey Brooks B68, and a Nigel Smythe "Big Loafer" bag.
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05-27-2008, 12:06 AM #12
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Oh, that is just beautiful! I'll have to add it to my "dream bike" list.
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05-27-2008, 05:24 AM #13
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Yay, another Glorius owner! I know you'll love yours as much as I love mine. Originally Posted by Cheryl SF
I've been visiting this thread for a while and am exited to finally have something to post! I got my dream bike (well, one of them) about 3 weeks ago... a Rivendell Glorius. They had one left in my size (52cm), in a gorgeous metallic blue. Good thing I went in when I did, because now there's a one year wait for another 52!
It has Nitto albatross bars, honey Brooks B68, and a Nigel Smythe "Big Loafer" bag.
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