Show us your mixte!

[uforgot]

Wow! You guys need to come to St. Louis and look for mixtes. There was one on there yesterday, a Miyata for $40 and this one today for $80. I got mine, a Nishiki for $40. Those $200+ ones are outrageous!

[amartha]

Mixte value reflects construction and material used. Good cro-moly like Reynolds 531 and good components like Campagnolo. Accessories also boost the price: lights, fenders, racks, carrying bags.

[uforgot]

Mixte value reflects construction and material used. Good cro-moly like Reynolds 531 and good components like Campagnolo. Accessories also boost the price: lights, fenders, racks, carrying bags.

Mixte values SHOULD reflect construction and material but some people think they have a pot of gold when they don't. I see those $200 mixtes that aren't any different than the Miyata was. Of course they may still be sitting on Craigslist for all I know, and the French ones? You have to deal with the french parts. The better ones also have the downtube shifters rather than the ones on the stem. I think if people wait and search, the right one at the right price will come along. Personally I'm waiting for a Bridgestone with downtube shifters. I did find a Motobecane with those once, at a local flea market for $12. (French but in great shape) Now that was an insane price, I know!

I don't think I've seen one with Campy, but oh, I'd go ahead and pay the premium for that!

[TxDoc]

Hello to the mixte lovers -
this Peugeot showed up on CL for $50:
http://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1207590616.html
I'm not into mixtes, and this month I do not even have time for an extra 'fix-up and resale project' but I figured I would post it here in case anyone is interested

[badgercat]

I've just moved into a house that my boyfriend and I are renting from one of my professors.

My 1977 Raleigh Grand Prix is currently living right inside the living room door as we haven't found a good permanent home for the bikes yet, and my prof/landlord stopped by to pick something up. I open the door and she says "Hi... ooh, nice bike!" I'd heard offhand from one of my other profs (whom I've gone riding with) that this woman is also a cyclist, so I'll have to chat her up about it sometime.

I've replaced the rotting old white bar tape with some black cork tape and it looks pretty snazzy. Next step is getting my black rear rack and Wald folding baskets going, and then she'll be a lean, mean, commuting machine! Except... not that lean. Kind of heavy. But hopefully I'll get it going soon and have some new pictures.

[sgtiger]

badgercat, that Raleigh is lovely. I have mixte envy now. And I already have two.

[uforgot]

Badgercat - Oh, that is a beauty!

[divingbiker]

Personally I'm waiting for a Bridgestone with downtube shifters.

Can't tell from the pictures if it's got downtube shifters, but here's a Bridgestone mixte for you.

Okay I got her. Sat on it in the Pawn shop and she fit perfectly!
She is mechanically totally sound and has newer tires. Really happy with the purchase!
It is my new riding the neighborhood, kids to school, softball game, grocery getter bike! So comfy!

Now onto gussying her up with a new brooks, grips, basket, etc....the $75 bike gets more expensive!

Excellent! You got a great deal.

[uforgot]

Can't tell from the pictures if it's got downtube shifters, but here's a Bridgestone mixte for you.



Excellent! You got a great deal.

Oh what a beauty! Good thing I don't live any closer!

nic840 - I agree, you got a great deal!

[HillSlugger]

Can't tell from the pictures if it's got downtube shifters, but here's a Bridgestone mixte for you.

Looks like the shifters are on the upright of the stem.

[amartha]

To U-Forgot.

My Raleigh has upgrades to Campagnola -- triple crank, front and rear derailleurs and down-tube shifters. The frame is Reynolds 531 lugged cro-moly (excellent quality). Campagnola on mixtes and 531 lugged frames are hard to find.

Craig's List -- Philadelphia

1.
Interesting -- 3 speed Mixtes fetch more $$ in Philadelphia than traditional step through frames.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/1197695802.html

This one is close to my home. It's too big for me. I have to size down to 18" (very hard to get).

2.
Craig's List -- Jersey City NJ
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/1216996162.html needs TLC

3.
California -- Peugeot listed on e-bay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Ladies-P...11219002r38283
-- harder to find 19" (49cm) size.

Not much to find at this time.

[HillSlugger]

In the DC area:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/d...228943797.html