Originally Posted by
unworthy1
There are a handful of high-end Mixtes that occasionally turn up for sale. I've seen a Holdsworth and Bob Jackson in real life, (and pics of others) made from 531 and with craftsmanship. But unless you get lucky, you won't find one cheap: most people know what they have and what it's worth. So why not get the best quality 80s Japanese mixte frame you can find and build it to suit her. I'm sure Miyata made them...check out the mrmixte thread (michael hendricks' happy place) for pics of some hot prospects.
Like unworthy said there are a few of those that turn up. I tried to buy a Jack Taylor Mixte with 531 that was on CL around here about 6-9 months ago. I thinK I offered the guy $350-$400 for it but he never got back to me. My wife's Centurion that I aquired from a trade with Bossman is a very nice Japanese Mixte. I ended up putting on Suntour Bar End shifters and a different bar and stem. Lokks sweet but too bad she doesn't ride it.
