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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-15, 03:47 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,157,898
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Rene Herse Chrome Half-Mixte

Salivating...

Rene Herse Chrome Mixte Randonneur Bike 1982 51 5 cm 650B | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-15, 08:42 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,157,898
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Any other tiny ladies out there? This one is...

Any other tiny ladies out there? This one is making my husband wish he were a tiny lady.

Jack Taylor Mixte Bicycle Yellow with Purple Pinstripes | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-14, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thanks everyone, I actually found a set finally. ...

Thanks everyone, I actually found a set finally. Much love to my bike peeps!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-14, 12:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Mlle_Mel

K, thanks!

K, thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Maybe I'll just get a Mafac set, and wait around...

Maybe I'll just get a Mafac set, and wait around until a Universal set pops up at a reasonable price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-14, 12:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thanks! Honestly I have don't really have a...

Thanks! Honestly I have don't really have a price in mind since I haven't really seen them around. I'm looking for the front and rear calipers, and hangers/any attaching hardware if you have it. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-14, 11:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Mlle_Mel

I was surprised too! I thought it would be...

I was surprised too! I thought it would be pretty easy. I've been following the search on eBay for about 2 or 3 weeks. Pickins are slim.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-14, 11:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Mlle_Mel

That's a great idea, thank you!

That's a great idea, thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-14, 11:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-14, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Help finding a Universal mod. 61 centerpull brakeset.

I'm having trouble finding this brakeset, to the point that I'm now looking for cheap vintage bikes on eBay that have them just for the brakes. Anyone have any tips for where to find a set?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-14, 03:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,955
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thanks rootboy and Sir_Name! My goodness, those...

Thanks rootboy and Sir_Name! My goodness, those are spectacular! I actually scooped up a set of nuovo tipo hubs yesterday for (what I think was) a pretty good price. Not nearly as lovely as your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-14, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,774,649
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Ha, it's called a flickstand. I guess it's like...

Ha, it's called a flickstand. I guess it's like a kickstand for bikes that don't have a kickstand, so when you lean it against something, the wheel doesn't turn and cause the bike to fall. I had to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thanks, rootboy!

Thanks, rootboy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-14, 05:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By Mlle_Mel

ZING! I will definitely be showing it off in all...

ZING! I will definitely be showing it off in all its completed glory, I promise. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-14, 05:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thanks! Yes, I'm thrilled! Thanks,...

Thanks! Yes, I'm thrilled!



Thanks, iab, let me rephrase that. Almost all the other Frejus ladies' bikes I've seen pictures of online.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-14, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thanks! It may take some time, and really it...

Thanks! It may take some time, and really it already has most of its fancy components, but I do need a wheelset. So I want a high-flange campy clincher wheelset, centerpull brakes, fenders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-14, 03:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-14, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thanks! No, it's actually Columbus. The one I...

Thanks! No, it's actually Columbus. The one I missed on eBay was also Columbus. I've never seen a Reynolds 531 women's Frejus frame, though I've only been looking for a little over a month.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-14, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Vintage Ladies' Frejus Achieved!

I posted this on the ISO thread, and jeirvine said it deserved its own thread (which makes me so proud!) Here is my newly acquired Frejus, circa 1967. I will be more excited to post pics of it when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-14, 01:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 507
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Delete this.

Please delete this thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-14, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,774,649
Posted By Mlle_Mel

ISO either a campy wheelset or the components to...

ISO either a campy wheelset or the components to have a campy wheelset built (700c or even 650b silver 32 or 36 hole clincher rims, campy high flange hubs [either record or nuovo tipo], 100/120...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-14, 10:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Hi everyone; a couple of you expressed interest...

Hi everyone; a couple of you expressed interest in my search for this bike. I'm thrilled to report success! A wonderful fellow bike enthusiast from the CR group answered my call with this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-14, 11:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,104
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Many of the step-through style Frejus bikes I've...

Many of the step-through style Frejus bikes I've seen pics of have those condorino bars, for whatever reason.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-14, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,104
Posted By Mlle_Mel

ksisler, I agree. I wouldn't want to replace...

ksisler, I agree. I wouldn't want to replace original components with anything new. I think I meant mostly tires, etc, but also the seat. I would want a Brooks saddle, but I would keep the seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-14, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,104
Posted By Mlle_Mel

rootboy, I really love those "condorino" townie...

rootboy, I really love those "condorino" townie handlebars. schwinderella, love that green! Have you added it to the serial number registry on classicrendezvous.com? Does your frame have a tubing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-14, 08:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,104
Posted By Mlle_Mel

gwilkin3, this is the perfect place to find out...

gwilkin3, this is the perfect place to find out more about your bike, obviously. Thanks again for answering my Frejus call!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-14, 11:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,104
Posted By Mlle_Mel

rootboy, I thought they weren't doing headbadges...

rootboy, I thought they weren't doing headbadges then, but decals.

kc0yef, the 4 digit serial number is VERY mysterious to me! What year is yours? I don't think I have a close-up pic of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-14, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,104
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Help dating vintage ladies' Frejus

Ask and you shall receive! Thanks to everyone who responded to my previous thread about the rarity of ladies' Frejus bikes. One of you lovely bikeforums members contacted me with one available. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-14, 09:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

kc0yef, very small. Like 47cm. Because it's a...

kc0yef, very small. Like 47cm. Because it's a step-through, I think I can get away with up to 50cm though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-14, 09:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Bianchigirll, that's a nice one! rhm, I do need...

Bianchigirll, that's a nice one! rhm, I do need to learn how to do that. I did a rough estimate by finding out the diameter of that bike's wheel and using it as a baseline to figure out an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-14, 08:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

oddjob2, hot bike! And to think, all this time I...

oddjob2, hot bike! And to think, all this time I should have been doing internet searches for 'hot Italian girls'. No wonder I'm not finding what I'm looking for!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

rootboy, I'm totally jealous of your Frejus, btw....

rootboy, I'm totally jealous of your Frejus, btw. Are you sure it wasn't you that bought the matching step-through?? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-14, 05:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

iab, WOW, you are much better at internet...

iab, WOW, you are much better at internet searches than I am! Thanks! So eBay annunci is like online Italian classifieds? It's different than regular eBay, correct? I checked eBay.it a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-14, 05:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

The most frustrating part is that I was waiting...

The most frustrating part is that I was waiting for the lister to answer my question about the frame size. (I'm very petite, so it really matters to me.) When 2 days had passed with no answer, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-14, 05:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thumpic, I did something very similar! Actually,...

Thumpic, I did something very similar! Actually, the listing was posted by an auction gallery, and someone purchased it through the auction house, not the eBay listing. I gave the auction house my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-14, 04:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

non-fixie, thanks, I will! I hope other people...

non-fixie, thanks, I will! I hope other people might too! ;)

You think it's worthy of the hunt?

BTW, here's a link to the men's version on eBay; such a tease.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-14, 04:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thanks, big chainring. Italian eBay is a great...

Thanks, big chainring. Italian eBay is a great idea; I checked Craigslist Italy with no luck. It's infuriating to see the men's version staring back at me from eBay. It's totally my husband's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-14, 04:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thanks for the tip, 1987! I just checked them...

Thanks for the tip, 1987! I just checked them out, and they are very similar for sure. Those Italians sure did make gorgeous bikes back then.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-14, 04:15 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,765
Posted By Mlle_Mel

I just posted a thread about my Grail bike. It...

I just posted a thread about my Grail bike. It just became my Grail bike a few days ago when I didn't buy it on eBay. Of course it sold to someone else, and I only realized how few are out there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-14, 03:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,277
Posted By Mlle_Mel

How rare is a vintage ladies' Frejus bicycle?

Hi everyone. I made the mistake recently of falling in love-at-first-sight with a bike on eBay and then hesitating to buy it. You can guess what happened next, right? Anyway, I have scoured the...
Forum: Introductions
07-10-14, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Thanks for the nice welcome, everyone! My...

Thanks for the nice welcome, everyone! My vintage Fuji arrives Tuesday, and will go through some minor modifications first. I just missed out on a super gorgeous Frejus on eBay a couple of days...
Forum: Introductions
07-09-14, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By Mlle_Mel

Hi from New Orleans

My name is Melanie and I'm new to this forum. My husband is the real bike enthusiast, but I pay attention. We live in New Orleans. My husband rides a Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen, and a vintage Trek....
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