Quote Originally Posted by F8th637 View Post
Oh and how, to everything about your post!

Yes, only we would understand and like you my husband wanted me to sell/donate the mixte that is currently at my LBS getting a new chain, cassette, and some upright handlebars. . . shhhh. By the way, you should totally check out that mixte thread. It is full of beautiful old bikes. If that doesn't really want to make you get serious about converting your old baby then nothing will. I'm converting the 12-speed mixte I picked up from a family in the area that has to be about 20 years old. Bikes are resilient especially if made of steel. I bet if you took it for a tune-up and put some new tires and maybe an upright handlebar she'll be good as new and perfect for the leisure spin you speak of. Mine is going to be a Euro-esque "beater" bike that will get me to the grocery store and will ride in the rain. I may even ride her on the trail with my non-riding friends. Oh, the possibilities! Don't give up on her!
Thx so much for that link! What a great thread. It absolutely does give me the extra motivation to revive her now.