Originally Posted by
ronp6
I just refurbished a Miyata triple butted mixte frame for my wife who also wouldn't ride a diamond frame.
My plan is to tear it down this winter, powder coat it and reassemble, add a good looking bag and make some leather grips as a holiday present.
I rode the thing and it is a great bike to ride. I'm going to stash away a large mixte if I see one for me as my last bike 20 years from now. If you are near Boston 2 Peugeot mixtes followed me home last week.
I'd say go mixte!
Yes, something along the lines of your Miyata would be nice. What model is that, and do you know the year? I didn't know Miyata made a triple butted mixte...a pleasant surprise.
Are the Peugeots U08s, PX10s, or something else? Do you like them?
I've always liked the looks of the Peugeots, but am a little concerned about the availability of french threaded versions of the bottom brackets I like. I'd want to put a Sugino XD triple on for her if I could.
I must be too eager or something...bikes never follow me home; I always have to be the pursuer!