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Mixte frames, Manufacturer & on display, S & W Sydney.
Terry Collins wrote:
Striking whilst the iron is hod, I thought it might be easier to ask here (many eyes make light work, etc). Has anyone seen any mixte frame bicycle son display in southern and or western Sydney, including Sydney CBD? Need somewhere to take swmbo to say "This is what I am suggesting you get" Even better if they can get frames in as well[1], but I'll by a tube or two just to compensate them from having one on display {:-). Then I'm after manufacturers of mixte frames, so I can arrange to order one in at the correct size. It has to be an economical brand as well, otherwise she will back out (too costly) or start stalling again. (sigh!). I've seen locals riding mixtes in central sydney. There's occasionally a mixte parked outside the new economics building at sydney uni. I think one masser rides mixte at times. Additionally, the bike parking outside broadway supermarket is pretty good for viewing rarer bike types. One afternoon: a mixte, two classic ladies, and a folding toyota ladies. Now as far as buying a mixte frame... no idea. For showing on the web, rivendell frame makers are bringing out men's and women's mixtes at a mere 4000au and a two year wait, but you can show beautiful pictures. Haven't seen any mixtes sold in bike stores / available for display. I actually saw a green mixte on Sunday afternoon outside an antiques shop in Newtown. I should have stopped and offered to buy it. If I see it, I'll ask if its for sale eh? No height sizing problems on a mixte, only reach, and some of that could be solved with albatross style handlebars, no? yours, Sam R. |
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Mixte frames, Manufacturer & on display, S & W Sydney.
Nope, no problem (if I can find one). Probably wouldn't be all new.
There is nothing wrong with the TA crankset and whatever pedals she has. Okay, a new brooks is probably in order too. www.shifterbikes.com in melb have cheap Brooks' at the moment. $95 for a B17. I doubt if I'm going to be able to replace her steel bmx handlebars. I took them off once and was promptly told that she wanted them back on. Oh wait, it is Shimano Nexus. you had me for 5 minutes. Sorry. I'm still chasing a price indication on these atm. Price guide from aebike.com US$115/138 plus shipping for an 7/8sp Nexus kit. ?/1.5kg US$128 & SH, 8sp SA kit. 1.5kg US$54 & SH, 3sp & coasterbrake SA kit. 1kg Mo http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=ca...y=475&typ e=T I think the red tube caps are just a tad excessive {:-). But it's nice isn't it? (Tyres must be filled with nitrogen ;-) You need a 'Bicycle Revolution' type place to source an old mixte. I think one with a new paint job and shiny new bits would look trick. AB. |
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Mixte frames, Manufacturer & on display, S & W Sydney.
Nope, no problem (if I can find one). Probably wouldn't be all new.
There is nothing wrong with the TA crankset and whatever pedals she has. Okay, a new brooks is probably in order too. www.shifterbikes.com in melb have cheap Brooks' at the moment. $95 for a B17. I doubt if I'm going to be able to replace her steel bmx handlebars. I took them off once and was promptly told that she wanted them back on. Oh wait, it is Shimano Nexus. you had me for 5 minutes. Sorry. I'm still chasing a price indication on these atm. Price guide from aebike.com US$115/138 plus shipping for an 7/8sp Nexus kit. ?/1.5kg US$128 & SH, 8sp SA kit. 1.5kg US$54 & SH, 3sp & coasterbrake SA kit. 1kg Mo http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=ca...y=475&typ e=T I think the red tube caps are just a tad excessive {:-). But it's nice isn't it? (Tyres must be filled with nitrogen ;-) You need a 'Bicycle Revolution' type place to source an old mixte. I think one with a new paint job and shiny new bits would look trick. AB. |
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Mixte frames, Manufacturer & on display, S & W Sydney.
Hi Terry,
what about http://www.shogunbicycles.com.au/MET...ES-PURPLE.html Only single toptube, and in alu. but pretty much guaranteed(sp?) to be at the cheaper end of the market No longer a true twin top tube steel framed mixte, but not many other options new. plenty of older brands incl hallmark, shogun, recardo, de carlo. check out some older shops that might still have a nib(new in box) bike out the back. In melb we have bicycle recycle to go to. |
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