New to me commuter bike

[Tri Girl]

LOVE that he offered you more than double what you paid just looking at it. It's a keeper for sure!!! I just adore old, classic bikes. Definitely post new pictures when you get it back all spiffy and shiny and new!!!

I also like this porteur rack. Something about the wood makes me swoon. I guess it's why I bought this rear rack to put on my '83 mixte. Wood, stainless steel and bikes make me drool. I was hoping to put bamboo fenders on my mixte, but there isn't enough clearance with the frame.

[climbergirl]

Beautiful old mixte!

I have a 1973 (or so) Western Flyer that I just love (and just got tuned up). It's got an old Selle Royal leather comfort saddle on it that I love, but I haven't tricked it out at all. All the wood and chrome racks are making me swoon a bit, too!

[jyyanks]

Congratulations -- what a beautiful bike! I can't wait to see what it will look like after you make your changes. Please post pictures!

[murielalex]

Picked it up today from Tropic Bike, the guys who cleaned it up for me. They put on a Brooks B66 saddle and matching grips, new tubes (thorn resistant- don't want to be changing flats on this thing) and gum wall tires, changed out the 1984 ugly crank for an older heron one, added basket and little copper bell. This thing weights 9000 lbs, but is surprisingly fast. Just took it for a spin in the neighborhood. I'm very happy.

I have to take another, better, non-iphone pic later. It's much prettier and shinier in person.

[lovelygamer]

Wow it looks so great now. I love how all the new accessories match! The LBS did a great job. Adorable. I have an argyle liner in my bike basket. I love liners, they really personalize the bike. I'm hoping to get basil panniers soon so I can carry groceries and go to the farmers market. You have an awesome bike!

[Zen]

Beautiful old mixte!

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no. That's a step through frame

[Zen]

If you want to use this for carrying any weight (like grocery shopping) I recommend a rack and rear baskets. Too much weight high on the handlebars will affect steering.

[murielalex]

If you want to use this for carrying any weight (like grocery shopping) I recommend a rack and rear baskets. Too much weight high on the handlebars will affect steering.

Agreed. Although I'm almost embarrassed to admit it, I don't really grocery shop. I usually leave my house between 5:30AM and 6:30AM, and often don't get home until after 7:00PM. I am lucky enough to have a local company that prepares fresh, delicious meals in nice portions, that delivers to my job three times a week. I get four tasty meals a day for less than I was spending on groceries that would end up in the trash. I'm eating better, too. If I had a family, that would be different, but for now, I only have eggs, feta cheese, and a mango in my fridge. I plan to use this bike to ride around town, meet friends for coffee, go to the gym, and commute to work twice a week. The basket should be fine for that.

[goldfinch]

Agreed. Although I'm almost embarrassed to admit it, I don't really grocery shop. I usually leave my house between 5:30AM and 6:30AM, and often don't get home until after 7:00PM. I am lucky enough to have a local company that prepares fresh, delicious meals in nice portions, that delivers to my job three times a week. I get four tasty meals a day for less than I was spending on groceries that would end up in the trash. I'm eating better, too. If I had a family, that would be different, but for now, I only have eggs, feta cheese, and a mango in my fridge. I plan to use this bike to ride around town, meet friends for coffee, go to the gym, and commute to work twice a week. The basket should be fine for that.

I wish I had someone to cook for me and deliver me food.

Lovely bike and nice choices for the fix-up.

[Tri Girl]

It was beautiful before, but with the upgrades it's just STUNNING!! Congrats again! Even tho I have more than enough bikes, this makes me want to browse CL...