Originally Posted by
Wildwood
AustroDaimler Michelle mixte 1982 - mine has a 23" seattube. Works for me at 6'1", and with seat post all the way down for my daughter at 5'5". She likes the long wheelbase for stability when hauling a kid on rear rack seat. Almost time for me to reclaim it from her as her youngest is getting too big to be hauled.
Original equipment was a drop handlebar, but made a swap for more upright position. Rear brake location is optimal. Still running 27" wheels, but that will change when it comes back to me - allowing for a 40mm or greater tire width.
I didn't know mixtes came sized that large. Something to keep an eye out for. I'm 6'-0", and by the way the bike feels as set up, I could probably get away with a simple minor (1", 1-1//2") seat post rise, after the LBS frees it up, of course. I'm not getting any over or under-reach for the bars, which is surprising.
-D.S.