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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Three of my French restorations. Wish I had been...

Three of my French restorations. Wish I had been there to take a photo that shows all three better. My son sent me this recently. This must be an outing from him, his mother and a friend.

These...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Motobecane Mixtes

As usual, lots of inspiring mixtes on this thread. Well, I'm into them too. It's irrational and I lose all value perspective when I see one listed on craigslist. I ride one too, a 56cm Peugeot that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-18, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Wow, that Captivante is special! I've owned a...

Wow, that Captivante is special! I've owned a lot of mixtes - mostly French - but have never seen one as interesting as this. I'm a little envious.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-17, 07:18 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Now this brings a smile to my face. I'm working...

Now this brings a smile to my face. I'm working on my fifth vintage mixte restoration, but love the mini velo's also. Very cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-12, 05:55 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Estanislado, In a thread of outstanding mixtes,...

Estanislado,
In a thread of outstanding mixtes, yours still stands out. Beautiful bike and beautiful work. Is that a Brooks Pro?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-12, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

I've restored a number of Peugeots now. My...

I've restored a number of Peugeots now. My favorite, a 1972, has a 56cm effective top tube length. Perfect for my 32" inseam. Not sure if they come any bigger.

The others have been too small for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

wow, what a rash of outstanding mixte's lately:...

wow, what a rash of outstanding mixte's lately: norn's puch, that astro?, the soma (drool!), and the lotus (what I always dream of - finding an ultra lo-miles vintage bike that's been stored...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-11, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Oh man, love that Peugeot! great color and...

Oh man, love that Peugeot! great color and condition. I've got a thing for Peugeots: two men's, two mixtes, and have put similar saddles (B67's, B68) and bars (nitto promenade and albatross). I put a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-11, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

southpaw, That soma looks great! I've been...

southpaw,

That soma looks great! I've been putting B67's on my mixtes, but I love that B17 on yours - my favorite saddle (I've got 3 or 4).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-10, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Chris, Very nice Nishiki. I've got one I may...

Chris,
Very nice Nishiki. I've got one I may restore this winter (anyone know how to remove decals? - mine are pretty banged up). Love the panniers, rack, and fenders also. I'll be putting a B67 on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-10, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Here's what I found: ...

Here's what I found:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?319235-SELLING-A-BIKE-or-COMPONENTS-Read-This-FIRST...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-10, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Rivergull, That bike would sell fast here in...

Rivergull,

That bike would sell fast here in the sf bay area. I think you could possibly even get more. I paid $100 for a Nishiki mixte with the frame stripped and the parts in the box, and still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-10, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Hey, very cool Nishiki. I've got a very similar...

Hey, very cool Nishiki. I've got a very similar Nishiki mixte, also in blue. I bought it disassembled from someone who wanted to make a ss, for his wife. He got it apart and gave up. My paint is not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-09, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Hey mixte's aren't just for "girly girls"...

Hey mixte's aren't just for "girly girls" anymore. I just got one and it quickly became one of my favorite bikes to ride (and I've got six other choices). I am aware, however, that some people see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-09, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Here's mine after a single-speed conversion. It's...

Here's mine after a single-speed conversion. It's a '75 UO-18 a got a few months ago. It was pretty clean when I got it. The headset failed after the first ride, but now I know how to rebuild it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By sunburst

Really nice Peugeot! Love that saddle - a Brooks,...

Really nice Peugeot! Love that saddle - a Brooks, I imagine, but which model is it?
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