Show us your mixte!

[ummbnb]

Oh that bike is lovely! I'd definitely try leaving a note!

Meli's "Frenchie" is an Astra, if I'm not mistaken.

What a lovely mixte! And big kudos to your husband for jumping on the case so quickly when he saw it on CL!

I'm really pleased to see a little info on "swoopy" mixtes, as there is one near me here in south London (UK) which I've been hoping to find some info on. I've posted 3 photos on Flickr - here's a link to one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1093886...n/photostream/

The only sticker/decal is the one at the bottom of the seat tube which just says "OIN" (or "DIN" - sorry, should have got a better pic). No idea what that's meant to signify.
This bike hasn't moved for months but I don't think it's abandoned. I might have to leave a note on it somewhere asking the owner to get in touch...

The only other loop-frame mixte I am aware of is one in San Francisco belonging to 'Meligrosa'. She posts a lot on Flickr and refers to her mixte as "the Frenchie" so it may well be a Peugeot.

Congrats again on yours, ummbnb!

[ummbnb]

Hey saraspins! We picked up our little 24 incher yesterday afternoon. My son exclaimed, "It's a mixte! YES!" For reference on size, my little man is 51" tall.

[Crankin]

That bike looks very cool.

I saw an older guy riding down Rt. 2A this morning, on a mixte that looked like it was a perfect size for me. He was definitely too large for the bike. I thought he might be using it for transportation, but then I saw him riding back in the other direction, when I was done with my errands, guessing he was avoiding even the little rises on this road. He had on street clothes and no helmet, but he appeared to be "exercising."
I wanted to stop and offer him money, but that would have been weird. You guys are enablers.

[Rebecca19804]

... you wait for ages without a single one in sight, then along comes 3 at once!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LADIES-EMMELLE...item1c14c00f74

[LeicaLad]

Well, here is the update on the 1984 Nishiki.


















It's better. The upright riding position makes it almost acceptable, but she still doesn't like the mixte frame. It's too high for a comfortable step-thru mount. She likes the deep step-through of the old fashioned Raleigh style.

She also considers the tires to be too thin for her taste. We're looking for a comfort bike, me thinks.

Sigh. This may have to be sold, but I'm gonna drag my feet as long as possible on this. It's not 531, but it's still sooooo sweet.

[sandra]

WOW!!! What a beautiful bike! That thing is really gorgeous and in perfect condition.

* drool * I have this mixte addiction!!!

[sgtiger]

LeicaLad, that's stunning!

[sarahspins]

... you wait for ages without a single one in sight, then along comes 3 at once!

There was a Peugeot listed on my CL maybe 6 weeks ago with a similar frame... same color

[meligrosa]

Hey saraspins! We picked up our little 24 incher yesterday afternoon. My son exclaimed, "It's a mixte! YES!" For reference on size, my little man is 51" tall.

ah thanks for the mention, my mixte 'the frenchie' is made by motobecane under the Astra line +the model is 'tour de france'
mixtes rock!! men here in the bay area ride it as well, this beautiful nishiki can be found in marin, by a handsome young man: http://thefridaycyclotouriste.com/?p=2807
bikey luv <3 xxo.m

[LeicaLad]

Okay, it isn't "really" a mixte, as it the single down tube.

BUT, it IS a Colnago and it is priced to match. It's small @ 50.5cm.

They put their Reserve as $500. $70 for shipping to USA is cheap.

Frame only w/headset and BB. Sure nice to look at!

Somebody got deep pockets?

http://cgi.ebay.com/AWESOME-SUPER-RA...?pt=Road_Bikes


Usual disclaimer: no relationship or knowledge of seller. Yadda, yadda.

[ultraviolet]

That Colnago frame is lovely, even if it isn't a "real" mixte.

I'm so glad I've just recently resolved to pare down my belongings, or else I might feel like I'd have to try to get that. As it is, I think my Takara mixte is probably going to end up on the selling block soon.

[Zen]

That price is way too high for that frame.

[LeicaLad]

Just in case someone is even considering...

This is from Chas, the technical guru at the Gitane web site:

"Colnago Sport frames and complete bikes were 2nd tier models offered by Colnago. They may not have even been made by Colnago.

The forks have Columbus labels but the seatpost size is listed as 26mm
which might indicate it's made of lower grade tubing."

So, look, but don't leap.

(As I posted this, I felt duty-bound to add this coda...)

Cheers!