Burley Zydeco Mixte frame for a build
02-05-20, 10:57 PM
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Burley Zydeco Mixte frame for a build
I've been wanting to build up a tandem for day -touring 50 +- miles. I'm thinking 26's for rough pavement and the occasional gravel road, flat bars . I need a low bar or step through for my stoker. Saw a ChroMo Burley Zydeco, Mixte. Looks like a good place to start, yes/ no?
02-06-20, 07:36 AM
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If the price is right it looks like it would do exactly what you are asking it to do. Is it a frame or complete bike? If a frame onlt it might get a little expensive to build up.
02-06-20, 09:50 AM
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Anyone have information about the BB, Chainrings & BB on the Zydeco? Good / Junk ? Having to replace them may kill the idea.
02-06-20, 09:24 PM
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Don't know the crank and BB but one reason I want to get rid of my Burley Rock-n-Roll is the crank and BB. Mine uses cartridge bearings which weren't that expensive to source and easy to install. But if a spindle ever breaks the bike is done. Size at one end was bigger then a english BB so no taping and smaller then a PF30 so no modern BB available. Other issue is check their cable routing, mine cannot be upgraded to V-brakes and I just don't feel canti is up to the challenge the way I'd like.
02-06-20, 09:38 PM
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Thanks. Didn't think about the cable routing. Not going to carry panniers so I assumed the canti's would be sufficient.
