Thread: 27" hybrid?
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Old 07-06-15 | 11:05 AM
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DorkDisk
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From: Kips Bay, NY

Bikes: Ritchey Swiss Cross | Teesdale Kona Hot | Haro Extreme | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp | Cannondale F1000 | Shogun 1000 | Cannondale M500 | Norco Charger | Marin Muirwoods 29er | Shogun Kaze | Breezer Lightning

I like mixtes, they make for very flexible general purpose bikes with a few easy mods. The thin

double top tubes add a lot of visual personality and contribute to a remarkably comfy and springy

ride.

The C+V and commuter section also has a lot of practical older bikes.

I fixed up a mixte for my wife and I ride it once in a while. The only new part on it is the grips (WTB) but I replaced the fork (generic), seat (WTB), seatpost (90s Kona), shifters (XT thumbies), handlebars (generic), brake levers (Suntour XC Pro), and chainrings (SG-X 46, Vuelta 36) with parts I already had. Im on the lookout for decent cheap 700c wheels; then I will upgrade to dual pivots and an indexing freewheel.

At that point, I may as well throw on some retired 92 XT derailleurs. Currently it indexes acceptably so I may just leave it as is

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