Show us your mixte!

[mtbdarby]

That's a purdy blue!

Here's a gorgeous one for one of you taller ladies:
http://appleton.craigslist.org/bik/1462783622.html

[mtbdarby]

Oohhh, here's a $5 steal!
http://madison.craigslist.org/bik/1467909881.html

[stathouse]

azfiddle,

I tried to post a link before, but I do not see it up here...not sure why. It will probably show up in a couple of days! Anyway, do a web search for Steve Vance and Nishiki and you can find his site that lists how to date the frame from the serial number found on the bottom bracket.

kate

[azfiddle]

Stathouse- Thank you for the suggestion. I did a little research earlier today and I found the following explanation:


Kawamura manufactured frames (1972-1987*)
Serial number format XYZZZZZ where:
X is a letter indicating the market using the following codes: C = Canada (pre-1985) K = USA (pre 1985) W = USA (1985-1987*)
Y is a letter indicating the last digit of the manufacturing calendar year, where A =1, B = 2, C = 3… J = 0. Exception is letter S, used on all frames prior to 1975.
ZZZZZ is a five or six digit number, apparently representing a sequential frame manufacturing number for the year (or era in the case of pre 1975 frames)

The serial number starts with KC so I assume it's 1983, made in the USA.

[nic840]

Looks very similar to my pawn shop find Nishiki Sport...its a 1984. Pics are posted earlier in this thread. I love mine! Such a fun bike to take to the grocery store, kids school, etc. It makes me feel like a kid. Have fun!