Originally Posted by
Dannyboy21
If the bike was closer to me I definitely would consider it as it does seem to be in mint condition, except for those tires. But not worth the effort and favours I was going to have call in.
I have been trying to research whether or not any so-called women's frames were ever equipped with higher end kit, as they often can be found for far less than their straight top tube counter parts. Hence, a possible less expensive avenue to good parts.
Closest I have found so far is a Miele step through in my basement that came with Ambrosio rims.
Here is a picture, for fun, of my other big find of the year.
IME there were far fewer high end equipped mixte's in general and the good ones with good parts command a premium. I am on the constant lookout and see very few, I did score a 78 Moto Grand Touring for my wife that was in great shape, Vitus tubing,Super Champion rims, a very nice bike and well equipped but with Suntour so not a high end find but still paid too much for it having found little else even close to it.
Also have a Austro Daimler 531 frame that is cool but was also overpriced.
Lets see the Miele.
Paramount's are the ones you see with Campy, but they are always overpriced so.....
Most other Campy fitted examples are custom and pricey in their own right.
