Show us your mixte!

[malkin]

Maybe we should call the mixed up mixtes something else...

mickstey?
mixtey?
miksti?
hmixti?


With the vagueries of English spelling there are plenty of options.

[xeney]

Heh. My husband says that is absolutely not a mixte and now we are having an argument. I give in! It's not a mixte! It's neat, though.

[uforgot]

Heh. My husband says that is absolutely not a mixte and now we are having an argument. I give in! It's not a mixte! It's neat, though.

Cannondale calls this a mixte.

[malkin]

If you're speaking French and you say 'mixte' (that is meeeeekst with only the tiniest bit of a k) then as long as you are talking about bicycles, it just means unisex and not that complicated Sheldon Brown definition. If you are talking about salade then it means something else.

[malkin]

Mc Stay

[uforgot]

Mc Stay

A kickstand manufactured by McDonalds?

[elk]

Cannondale calls this a mixte.

whatever you call it...it's DAMN cute!!!!!

[extra-vert]

Btw,

is it pronounced mix-tee, (with a pronounced 'e' on the end)???
I always pronounced it without the e on the end, but when I was buying mine, the guy called it a mix-tee.

[extra-vert]

Also, I want to get a front rack for groceries, anyone know where I can find one that will fit the era of the bike? I would like for it too look more or less original. I can trade for the back double rack that came with the bike, but those back racks make the ride really wobbly.

[oxysback]

Zee mixte...she is finis!

:::said in worst fake French accent:::

My 1974 Peugeot UO-18 Mixte before...



...and AFTER!!! Introducing Bonnie!





















Here's Jess taking her for a spin!



Frankie the Pug doesn't look very enthused.





This was truely a labor. Of love? Maybe...depends on who you ask. If you ask me, then definately yes...but DH? Not so much. I did the parts shopping and he did the wrenching. There were only a few parts that went on with no issues. I think the bar tape and kickstand are the only two I can recall!

Stem: Nitto DirtDrop (and 2 hours of sanding!!!)
Handlebars: Nitto Moustache Bars (tan cork tape with amber shelac)
Brakes: Sheesh...I forgot, but the first pair I bought didn't work.
Saddle: Brooks B12 Ladies (hella comfy, btw!)
Pedals: MKS Touring Shorts (from Rivendell)
Rear Derailer: Simplex S001 Short Cage
Front Derailer:Simplex 102 Front FDF102
Shifters: Silver Shifters (from Rivendell...LOVE them!!)
Brakes: Dia-Compe Mod 750
Wheels, freewheel and chain: I don't know what brand, but City Bikes in Portland hooked me up. Neat shop, btw!
Tires: Bontrager, but I might get some knobier Shwalbe ones later.

She rides real nice and smooth. It's so nice to be able to get on a bike once in a while without having to 'dress up.' I've been commuting to work on her for the past few weeks (when it hasn't been raining!) and she's really fun to ride!

Hope you enjoyed the pics!

[uforgot]

Wow! Bonnie looks terrific. And personally, I think Frankie is enthused, she's just trying to give the camera her (his?) best profile. Notice how the head is tilted "just so".

[oxysback]

Wow! Bonnie looks terrific. And personally, I think Frankie is enthused, she's just trying to give the camera her (his?) best profile. Notice how the head is tilted "just so".

Thanks!

I didn't include the picture that happened right after I snapped this shot. Frankie (yes...she's a girl) layed down and yawned.

[sgtiger]

oxysback, votre velo est magnifique!

[bikerchic]

oxy that is a beaut!

Fantastic job on the restoration. How does it ride? Looks comfy to me.

I recently got one of these Suede from Giant. I wanted a cruiser or a cross bike just to kick around on and so I wouldn't have to get geared up to ride my road bike. I fell in love with the feel of this little gem, never thought I would like anything but my Serotta, he,hee. Surprise, surprise!

[KnottedYet]

Wow, Oxy, nice job! She's lovely!