Mixte frame question
 

I am talking to a local buyer about a mixte that I am selling. He is concerned that the drive side mid-stay is bent. I think it was made the way it is for chain clearance, if the tube was perfectly straight it would hit the chain for sure. Plus the driveside mid-stay tube is "scalloped" and not round because of the tight clearance. I have tons of pictures on my flickr account here, what is the C&V opinion?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/3089497...7607603206404/

Thanks,
Matt

where is it supposed to be bent? looks fine to me. nice color too.

I think I've seen this bend on a 70s Mercier mixte.

Cool, that is good to hear. I didn't think it was but I had to ask. Thanks guys

Matt

Yep, here is a Mercier with the same bend, thanks Noah.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2396/...81666c26_b.jpg

Middle stay on the drive side is intentionally arched/bowed for clearance on many mixte's. I've seen several that way.

A "mixte bend" for sure. My two is the same.

The one I built up for my wife is bent outward also. thanks BBM again