Mixte frame question
01-06-09 | 03:32 PM
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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?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/3089497...7607603206404/
Thanks,
Matt
https://www.flickr.com/photos/3089497...7607603206404/
Thanks,
Matt
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01-06-09 | 03:59 PM
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I think I've seen this bend on a 70s Mercier mixte.
01-06-09 | 04:13 PM
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Cool, that is good to hear. I didn't think it was but I had to ask. Thanks guys
Matt
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01-06-09 | 04:15 PM
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Yep, here is a Mercier with the same bend, thanks Noah.
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01-06-09 | 04:19 PM
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Middle stay on the drive side is intentionally arched/bowed for clearance on many mixte's. I've seen several that way.
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01-07-09 | 05:56 PM
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The one I built up for my wife is bent outward also. thanks BBM again
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