This 1986 Schwinn Mirada came as a trade in at work one day, and the instant I saw it, I knew I had to get it. I'd never seen a mixte MTB in person before, and it was in great shape. When I took it for a spin, it just brought a huge grin to my face, in stock form it rode kind of like a monster truck. First changes were a set of Tektro CR720s to replace the old Dia-Compes that wouldn't stay in adjustment, and Big Apples.
I rode it like that for awhile, and decided to play around with some parts I had lying around:
Now it's got drops, Suntour Command Shifters, E3 Form saddle, wheelset with 32h Mavic rims, 8sp cassette, and Shimano STX-RC rear derailleur. Very different ride, but still insanely fun.