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Old 08-12-12, 04:26 PM
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The guy said the threadless could be adjusted. Would the bike co-op have stems in this weird of size?

Are there any other ways to adjust the fit? Someone mentioned something about moving the seat forward but I have no idea how/what that means
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Or stems on ebay that might fit?

I see a few of the 25mm clamp size but I am not sure about the quill size? https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...22.2&_osacat=0
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Ava-Fren...ht_5850wt_1202
Although I have heard bad things about this brand...
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Originally Posted by wrk101
1. I would avoid cottered crank bikes, and bikes with the old plastic Simplex derailleurs. That eliminates a few of your choices.

2. Mixtes are uncommon, large mixtes are really rare. So you should verify quick whether a 56cm is the size you need. 90% + of the mixtes out there are smaller sized.

Now who knows if the 56cm Peugeot is the old cottered crank version? No pics. At $150, it will not last long regardless.


As far as what it costs to have a shop do a credible job of rehabbing a bike? It can easily cost your total budget ($220), if not more. Just another reason many of us do our own work. Its not that shops are ripping people off, they have overhead, taxes, benefits, rent, etc., to pay, they have to cover slow times, on and on. To manage costs on a bike, you need to be very resourceful.


On frame sizing, assume the sellers have it wrong. Around here, rarely do they get it right. This means chasing after some bikes that turn out to be too small or too big. Its part of the hassle of buying used.

Mixtes are a niche bike, that enjoy a hefty premium. I typically get 40 to 50% more for a mixte (to a comparably equipped road bike). At your budget point, I would not be looking at mixtes.
Great advice wrk101. I find the same thing here - most mixtes are smaller size.

The advice about avoiding cottered cranks is good too, but most of the mixtes I have found have cottered cranks. Let's face it, mixtes are old enough to need new grease everywhere - especially the bottom bracket. It takes real know-how and a whole lot of luck to remove an old cottered crank. If you do manage to get it off, the cotter pin is usually trashed. Good luck finding the right size cotter pin replacement at your LBS. Ya, they might have cotter pins, but if it isn't the exact correct size, it will forever be coming loose.

I also agree with fixing your own bicyles. Bike shops don't rip people off, but if you are going to ride a lot, then your bike will need repair. Even if you leave repair and maintanance 100% to your LBS, it will be cheaper than even the gas you put into your car, not to mention depreciation and maintanance. Basic bicycle maintanance is well within the grasp of most folks. $120 for tools. $10 for a used edition of "Everybody's Bike Book", and a $25 yard sale bike to cannibalize for parts and you will have all you need for maintaining and repairing your vintage bicycle.

Anyway, mixtes are an interesting design - a relic of it's time to be sure. I too am surprised how fast I can sell mixtes and for good money. They are definately good investments for resale - in today's market.

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Originally Posted by mike
Great advice wrk101. I find the same thing here - most mixtes are smaller size.

The advice about avoiding cottered cranks is good too, but most of the mixtes I have found have cottered cranks. Let's face it, mixtes are old enough to need new grease everywhere - especially the bottom bracket. It takes real know-how and a whole lot of luck to remove an old cottered crank. If you do manage to get it off, the cotter pin is usually trashed. Good luck finding the right size cotter pin replacement at your LBS. Ya, they might have cotter pins, but if it isn't the exact correct size, it will forever be coming loose.

I also agree with fixing your own bicyles. Bike shops don't rip people off, but if you are going to ride a lot, then your bike will need repair. Even if you leave repair and maintanance 100% to your LBS, it will be cheaper than even the gas you put into your car, not to mention depreciation and maintanance. Basic bicycle maintanance is well within the grasp of most folks. $120 for tools. $10 for a used edition of "Everybody's Bike Book", and a $25 yard sale bike to cannibalize for parts and you will have all you need for maintaining and repairing your vintage bicycle.

Anyway, mixtes are an interesting design - a relic of it's time to be sure. I too am surprised how fast I can sell mixtes and for good money. They are definately good investments for resale - in today's market.
She has a regular diamond frame Moto, not a mixte. I think a Grand Jubilee.
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Did the bike shop guy try to lower your current stem? Quill stems can be lowered and raised. If you want to lower it a couple of centimeters, that seems like the easiest solution.
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Would lowering it make it easier to reach? The thing I am trying to fix is my arms are too straight. I feel like lowering would make it worse, but who knows! Would changing the bike seat help?
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Also when I go to college their bike store teaches you how to fix bikes! I am super excited but apparently their knowledge can be sporadic as they are volunteers.
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Oh, I'm sorry, when you said you wanted to go from 120mm to 100mm, I thought you meant height not reach.
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Took it into city bikes today where they are switching the stem to an 80mm. Hopefully it fits!
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Also, my seat is pretty uncomfortable. Should I stick with it or change?
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Change it. No question. No good comes from riding an uncomfortable seat. But finding a comfortable one is sometimes a long journey. The type of seat you want is dependent on a number of factors, including whether you're male or female, the distance between your ischial tuberosities, whether your posture is upright or racier, etc, etc. I like Brooks B17's and Professionals for my touring bikes and Fizik Ariones for my road bikes. My wife likes her Serfas dual-density with cutout for her town bike, which would make me numb in about 5 minutes. She thinks my seats are azz hatchets. A very personal thing, bike seats.
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Would a b-72 brooks work if my handlebars are a little lower than my seat? I might be able to get one for cheaper than retail. Also, I am a female but I have pretty small hips. (I only weigh 110)
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Also does any saddle fit on any seat post?
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Any single rail seat,you bet.Double rail depends on the type of post.

3 pages and no picture...you must be a magician?
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Old 08-19-12, 03:55 PM
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I will post when I am back home! I'm currently in Idaho though where I could pick up a b-67 brooks for 50 dollars. Would a wider b-67 work if my handlebars are lower than my seat?
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Here's a 78/79,G/H Univega Sportour mixte I bought for $60. The ad said 'girls' bike $60.
It was obvious from the virtually mint condition that this bike had been in storage for 30 yrs.,
and that the seller hadn't a clue what it was. It's fast, light, and I've set it up as a light
tourer. You think I got my money's worth?
The inframe is a simple envelope of ripstop nylon with velcro closures, wt. 2 oz. The seat bag
has 6 tie downs,$4, bar bag $3, both from Goodwill. On the $8 used rack is a $28 surplus marine bivy with a
$15 walmart fleece bag inside. Not a bad weekender for $118.
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