Which Mixte to get?
08-03-10, 05:10 PM
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Which Mixte to get?
If you had to choose one of these mixtes (considering it fits you), which one would you get and why? I'm looking for a keeper.
1970s Motobecane - In very nice shape with its original pump. Really neat red color!
70s Motobecane..jpg
1950/60s Hirondelle - Beautiful bike with unique French details as mudguard, randonneur rear rack, hand-hammered mudguard, front & rear lights, 3-speed
Hirondelle..jpg
1950s Motobecane - mossy green color, like the inverse brake handles, and the metal tool boxes on the rear rack. 2-3 speed (not sure)
50s Motobecane..jpg
1940s Denys Sport - Never heard of the brand - the color is obviously dated after almost 70 years. I think drum brakes were used on higher-end bikes at the time. The shape of the frame is also very interesting, metal tool boxes on both sides, 3-speed.
40s Denys Sport..jpg
1970s Motobecane - In very nice shape with its original pump. Really neat red color!
70s Motobecane..jpg
1950/60s Hirondelle - Beautiful bike with unique French details as mudguard, randonneur rear rack, hand-hammered mudguard, front & rear lights, 3-speed
Hirondelle..jpg
1950s Motobecane - mossy green color, like the inverse brake handles, and the metal tool boxes on the rear rack. 2-3 speed (not sure)
50s Motobecane..jpg
1940s Denys Sport - Never heard of the brand - the color is obviously dated after almost 70 years. I think drum brakes were used on higher-end bikes at the time. The shape of the frame is also very interesting, metal tool boxes on both sides, 3-speed.
40s Denys Sport..jpg
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08-03-10, 05:17 PM
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Probably either #3 or #4. Is the third one a SS? More pictures and research needed for me to make the call, but for looks only, I like #3.
08-03-10, 05:21 PM
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08-03-10, 05:57 PM
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A 3 speed external? Looks unique-(#4). But I'd go for door number 3
08-03-10, 07:11 PM
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they are all so neat looking. you can't save them all? I mean it would be terrible of you to lets these poor bikes run around homeless and with winter coming *giggle*
I would chose #2, 1, 3, 4 but it would not be easy
I would chose #2, 1, 3, 4 but it would not be easy
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08-03-10, 07:13 PM
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I think you should get any of them but #2....that one you should send on a one way trip to Canada
Now I know where all the Mixte bikes are
Now I know where all the Mixte bikes are
08-04-10, 02:35 PM
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08-04-10, 02:56 PM
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What kind of cycling do you plan to use it for? They're all pretty. I would just go with the geometry that suits your body and intended purpose.
Based on looks alone- number two is sick! That chain guard is out of this world!
Based on looks alone- number two is sick! That chain guard is out of this world!
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08-04-10, 03:06 PM
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All have merit for collection status. But if you're going to ride it, may need to consider the maintenance issues.
I would choose #2 (gorgeous) and #1 (newer, pretty red, and possibly more ridable).
I would choose #2 (gorgeous) and #1 (newer, pretty red, and possibly more ridable).
08-04-10, 05:06 PM
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Based on its uniqueness, I would choose #4, but that's just me. This would definitely be a bike I'd display like a piece of art on a large blank wall. Next would be #3, followed by #2.
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