Show us your mixte (mhendricks' new happy place)
05-08-15, 09:10 AM
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Looking nice, @jade408! 
Yeah, the sprung saddles go nicely the more upright you are. Since I've got something like 5 Brooks saddles already, I'd like to save buying another one as a last resort, though. We'll see. 
05-08-15, 11:06 PM
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5 brooks saddles? Lol! Well I hope one works.
Thanks! Can't wait for my chain guard. It has been a sweet ride so far. But I got greased locking up once.
Thanks! Can't wait for my chain guard. It has been a sweet ride so far. But I got greased locking up once.
05-08-15, 11:30 PM
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Oh, to be clear: four of them have dedicated spots on my bikes. I'm just a little 
over shelling out another $130+ if the B17S doesn't work out.
over shelling out another $130+ if the B17S doesn't work out.
05-09-15, 05:58 AM
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I'm so glad someone resurrected this thread! I think I've read every page....at least once!
Cool bikes! I've got 3 now. I will post later photos of my "beater" mixte. A Miyata.
Cool bikes! I've got 3 now. I will post later photos of my "beater" mixte. A Miyata.
05-13-15, 12:44 PM
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Came across this thread researching a bike I bought today. It's a Raleigh Clubman Lady mixte with Reynolds 531 frame.
It it only cost a few pounds from a local charity shop and the bars were exactly like this when I found it! The paintwork is pretty tatty but there's no rust on the frame and the wheels/tyres are good. I think it's probably early 80s.
It's pretty big at 22.5", and it's far too big for my wife, but I couldn't resist it as a project over the next couple of months.
I'm not sure how much money to put into the build e.g. powder-coating, or whether to just smarten it up by touch-up paint, putting on some better components that I have in the shed and possibly putting on straight or "moustache" bars.
I'll post some pics when it's finished.
It it only cost a few pounds from a local charity shop and the bars were exactly like this when I found it! The paintwork is pretty tatty but there's no rust on the frame and the wheels/tyres are good. I think it's probably early 80s.
It's pretty big at 22.5", and it's far too big for my wife, but I couldn't resist it as a project over the next couple of months.
I'm not sure how much money to put into the build e.g. powder-coating, or whether to just smarten it up by touch-up paint, putting on some better components that I have in the shed and possibly putting on straight or "moustache" bars.
I'll post some pics when it's finished.
05-13-15, 01:56 PM
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Peugeot!!!
Bought this 73 Peugeot U018 to share with my daughter. There's nothing like a Peugeot
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05-16-15, 10:07 AM
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I have a Mixte Motobecane which I submitted to the old ten speed galley almost two years ago and it got posted yesterday. I have noticed that when referring to Motobecane models, there is almost a name model following. Mine only says Made in France in big black letters. Could someone please help me to identify which model my b bike could be? Thanks for reading and for replying.
https://oldtenspeedgallery.com/owner-...obecane-mixte/
https://oldtenspeedgallery.com/owner-...obecane-mixte/
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05-24-15, 11:37 AM
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05-24-15, 11:54 PM
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Thanks for your reply. May I ask how did you arrive to that conclusion please?
Thanks for your reply. May I ask how did you arrive to that conclusion please?
05-25-15, 01:23 AM
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It looks like an early to mid seventies nomade. I believe a mirage would have had chrome fork ends.
05-25-15, 05:49 AM
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What another Peugeot mixte!
Couldn't resist buying the Brooks Swift! So rather then leaving it laying around, I decided to put it on the Peugeot mixte that I share with my daughter!!
Give the Peugeot that classic look.
Give the Peugeot that classic look.
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05-29-15, 12:03 PM
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After laying around for a few years, this 1976 Raleigh Record drop bar mixte has a new life as a "townie" sporting a 1X5 setup from a similarily aged Sprite. I have been riding it a little, but am looking for a new home where it will be appreciated.
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06-15-15, 05:09 PM
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06-21-15, 02:03 PM
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*bump*
I've nearly finished my fiancee's Raleigh build. It's to the stage where it can be road-tested, and I'm even more hopeful that it will be a good substitute for the too-small Peugeot.
Here it is, with "provisional" bar tape -- she wants brown leather.
Front view. In converting from 27" to 700C wheels, I had to lose the original centerpulls, which I'm not too sad about, really. The new Tektro R559's have a much more solid and reassuring feel to them.
Drivetrain shot. I kept the original Raleigh-branded SR crank with 52/42 rings, and mated it to a 13-28T 7-speed Shimano cassette on a Mavic CXP22 + RSX-A410 wheel. As with the Peugeot, I had chain rub on the middle stay when using the smallest cog, so I had to add 2mm of axle spacers to the drive side.
Here's a close-up of that crank. I think it cleaned up pretty well.
The bike came to me with a set of black MTB handlebars and stem, which just would not do. I grabbed a 60mm SR stem out of my stash, and bought a Sunlite/Origin-8 North Road bar. I'm impressed with the quality and lightness:
The shifters are Shimano A050 thumb shifters, which work decently well. I couldn't resist the urge to make a gear chart for this bike. #dorklife
Front wheel is an Open Pro rim on Tiagra 4600 hub, with double-butted spokes that I built up a while back.
Since the bottom bracket shell is one of those oddball 70mm English-threaded deals, it takes a little doin' to make a cartridge BB work. My solution is to pick one in the right approximate length (122mm in this case) and install a lipless NDS cup, so that it can continue to thread into the BB shell rather than getting hung up on the outside:
Topping it off is the Brooks B17S that I haven't used in a while, but am hopeful will do a good job in this more upright context:
Here's hoping she likes it! Certainly rides and operates better for me.
I've nearly finished my fiancee's Raleigh build. It's to the stage where it can be road-tested, and I'm even more hopeful that it will be a good substitute for the too-small Peugeot.
Here it is, with "provisional" bar tape -- she wants brown leather.
Front view. In converting from 27" to 700C wheels, I had to lose the original centerpulls, which I'm not too sad about, really. The new Tektro R559's have a much more solid and reassuring feel to them.
Drivetrain shot. I kept the original Raleigh-branded SR crank with 52/42 rings, and mated it to a 13-28T 7-speed Shimano cassette on a Mavic CXP22 + RSX-A410 wheel. As with the Peugeot, I had chain rub on the middle stay when using the smallest cog, so I had to add 2mm of axle spacers to the drive side.
Here's a close-up of that crank. I think it cleaned up pretty well.
The bike came to me with a set of black MTB handlebars and stem, which just would not do. I grabbed a 60mm SR stem out of my stash, and bought a Sunlite/Origin-8 North Road bar. I'm impressed with the quality and lightness:
The shifters are Shimano A050 thumb shifters, which work decently well. I couldn't resist the urge to make a gear chart for this bike. #dorklife
Front wheel is an Open Pro rim on Tiagra 4600 hub, with double-butted spokes that I built up a while back.
Since the bottom bracket shell is one of those oddball 70mm English-threaded deals, it takes a little doin' to make a cartridge BB work. My solution is to pick one in the right approximate length (122mm in this case) and install a lipless NDS cup, so that it can continue to thread into the BB shell rather than getting hung up on the outside:
Topping it off is the Brooks B17S that I haven't used in a while, but am hopeful will do a good job in this more upright context:
Here's hoping she likes it! Certainly rides and operates better for me.
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07-03-15, 04:42 PM
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What is the seat tube dimension (center of bb to top of seat tube)?
I have one of these that I bought for my wife because I have a matching men's version (also 1975). But I think the seat tube (21") may be too small for her (she's 4"11").
These bike are really rare ... I've only seen a couple in over 30 years of Motobecane searching. Reynolds 531 tubing and nervex mixte lugs make them especially rare.
I see you swapped out some of the original parts ... did you do the modifications or did you get it that way?
07-13-15, 11:25 PM
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I just picked up some freebie bikes in need of repair. One is the identical twin to the blue Free Spirit in post 1102 ^^ ; only someone painted it pink! It looks like the hillbilly step-sister to my daughters pink Sedazzari, which, by strange coincidence, will soon be blue. The top half of the frame is too beat up to rehab the paint.
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The 76 Raleigh 5 speed Mixte (ex-Record 10speed) has found a new home. It will be cared for by a nice lady who intends to ride it around her town. Sold at $220 CDN.
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07-16-15, 03:10 PM
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Hello everyone. First time posting, but I've been around learning from you guys for quite some time and it's been great. I'm posting because I want to ask specifically what people think of this bike: Vintage Ladies Peugeot road bike
I love the Peugeot Mixtes I've seen in this thread and would like to work one up for my wife. She is about 5'2 and finding a good used bike for her has been a little tricky. When I asked for the size of the bike, the seller responded that the wheels are 26 inches. So, it may work for her? The $40 seems reasonable to me if it fits her, but maybe others would disagree.
Ultimately though, do you think this is a reasonable bike to put road handles on for her to cruise some of the bike paths with me at a 16-18 mph pace? Or this just not the type of bike I should be looking for? Thanks guys and I hope this is the right place for this post.
I love the Peugeot Mixtes I've seen in this thread and would like to work one up for my wife. She is about 5'2 and finding a good used bike for her has been a little tricky. When I asked for the size of the bike, the seller responded that the wheels are 26 inches. So, it may work for her? The $40 seems reasonable to me if it fits her, but maybe others would disagree.
Ultimately though, do you think this is a reasonable bike to put road handles on for her to cruise some of the bike paths with me at a 16-18 mph pace? Or this just not the type of bike I should be looking for? Thanks guys and I hope this is the right place for this post.
07-16-15, 07:31 PM
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Hello everyone. First time posting, but I've been around learning from you guys for quite some time and it's been great. I'm posting because I want to ask specifically what people think of this bike: Vintage Ladies Peugeot road bike
I love the Peugeot Mixtes I've seen in this thread and would like to work one up for my wife. She is about 5'2 and finding a good used bike for her has been a little tricky. When I asked for the size of the bike, the seller responded that the wheels are 26 inches. So, it may work for her? The $40 seems reasonable to me if it fits her, but maybe others would disagree.
Ultimately though, do you think this is a reasonable bike to put road handles on for her to cruise some of the bike paths with me at a 16-18 mph pace? Or this just not the type of bike I should be looking for? Thanks guys and I hope this is the right place for this post.
I love the Peugeot Mixtes I've seen in this thread and would like to work one up for my wife. She is about 5'2 and finding a good used bike for her has been a little tricky. When I asked for the size of the bike, the seller responded that the wheels are 26 inches. So, it may work for her? The $40 seems reasonable to me if it fits her, but maybe others would disagree.
Ultimately though, do you think this is a reasonable bike to put road handles on for her to cruise some of the bike paths with me at a 16-18 mph pace? Or this just not the type of bike I should be looking for? Thanks guys and I hope this is the right place for this post.
Edit: You should ready this thread titled "mixte sizing?"
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07-21-15, 09:12 PM
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Purchased the frameset NOS off of UK eBay last year. Not sure of the year (late 70's or early 80's?). Originally for 27 in rims. I had it converted to 650B and braze-ons added for center-pulls and front rear racks (Nitto M-12).
Powdercoated by Groody Brothers, I was more than pleased with the job they did. Would recommend them for anyone looking to use them.
I use primarily on the local rails-to-trails.
Components
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Campagnolo Veloce Front/Rear Derailleur
Campagnolo Veloce Crankset 46/34
Campagnolo Record shifters
Campagnolo Record Headset
Campagnolo Veloce Cassette 13-29
NOS Ideale 75 Saddle
Kalloy Straight Seatpost
Nitto MT-10 Stem
Nitto Moustache Handlebar (may switch for Rivendell Albastache)
Velocity Synergy Rims
Suzue Classica Hubs
Compass 650Bx42 Babyshoe Pass
NOS Weinmann 750 centerpull Brakes
Cane Creek SCR-5 Levers
Nitto M-12 Rack
Pletscher Twin-Legger Kickstand
Frost River Saddlebag
Purchased the frameset NOS off of UK eBay last year. Not sure of the year (late 70's or early 80's?). Originally for 27 in rims. I had it converted to 650B and braze-ons added for center-pulls and front rear racks (Nitto M-12).
Powdercoated by Groody Brothers, I was more than pleased with the job they did. Would recommend them for anyone looking to use them.
I use primarily on the local rails-to-trails.
Components
----------
Campagnolo Veloce Front/Rear Derailleur
Campagnolo Veloce Crankset 46/34
Campagnolo Record shifters
Campagnolo Record Headset
Campagnolo Veloce Cassette 13-29
NOS Ideale 75 Saddle
Kalloy Straight Seatpost
Nitto MT-10 Stem
Nitto Moustache Handlebar (may switch for Rivendell Albastache)
Velocity Synergy Rims
Suzue Classica Hubs
Compass 650Bx42 Babyshoe Pass
NOS Weinmann 750 centerpull Brakes
Cane Creek SCR-5 Levers
Nitto M-12 Rack
Pletscher Twin-Legger Kickstand
Frost River Saddlebag