What NOT to do if you don't like your Mixte:
11-18-10, 05:52 PM
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Okay, it's certainly a frame modification, but I'm not sure how it makes the bike any lighter.
I like the simpler old-fashioned method used by an old Irish guy who was a neighbor of a friend of mine when he lived in Boston. He converted his lady's Raleigh by lashing a broom handle between the head lug and the seat cluster with twine. As he said, "well, it's still a lady's bike, but ye can hardly tell."
I like the simpler old-fashioned method used by an old Irish guy who was a neighbor of a friend of mine when he lived in Boston. He converted his lady's Raleigh by lashing a broom handle between the head lug and the seat cluster with twine. As he said, "well, it's still a lady's bike, but ye can hardly tell."
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11-18-10, 08:32 PM
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On today's Menue......Black'nd French Top Tube with a side of chopped and ground dropouts
...........it's like a traffic accident....you just can't help looking
...........it's like a traffic accident....you just can't help looking
11-18-10, 08:51 PM
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I immediately thought of this ad from my local CL, posted yesterday. "If you can weld then your good to go." If you can weld, and have $400 to spend on a broken frame. I know this belongs in the wacky CL thread, but it seems to fit so perfectly here. 
Aluminum Raleigh - $400 (Seattle)
Date: 2010-11-17, 7:25PM PST
Reply to: sale-4kwqp-2066465526@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Aluminum Raleigh
This is an old frame, I fixed it up real nice a few times. But as it goes the frame broke. (check the pics) If you can weld then your good to go.
Nine hydraulic disc brake in font V in back. Everything else is new. Well was new a few years ago.
I'm not going to list off all the components.
White wall extra, comes with knobby Kendas.
I have a seat post and seat for it too, I was using my road bike's.
Aluminum Raleigh - $400 (Seattle)
Date: 2010-11-17, 7:25PM PST
Reply to: sale-4kwqp-2066465526@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Aluminum Raleigh
This is an old frame, I fixed it up real nice a few times. But as it goes the frame broke. (check the pics) If you can weld then your good to go.
Nine hydraulic disc brake in font V in back. Everything else is new. Well was new a few years ago.
I'm not going to list off all the components.
White wall extra, comes with knobby Kendas.
I have a seat post and seat for it too, I was using my road bike's.
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11-18-10, 09:19 PM
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oh geez I thought that dark spot on the top tube was a shadow at first 
Thats a big shadow.
Thats a big shadow.
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11-18-10, 09:28 PM
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Look on the bright side: Drewfuss is probably going to be forced to keep it; I mean, he effectively destroyed not only the frame but his chances with a target consumer group as well. There can't be more than one person out there that's thinking "Man, this is so cool - I've just gotta have it!"
Or can there?
Or can there?
11-18-10, 11:18 PM
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Pic from seller's PB account.
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11-19-10, 12:54 AM
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couldn't remove the cable, seatpost or bolt before spraying it with the wrong color blue?
Also, that is one crappy looking weld! Can't wait till the next owner has that top tube snap at the weld and jam into his femural artery.
Also, that is one crappy looking weld! Can't wait till the next owner has that top tube snap at the weld and jam into his femural artery.
11-19-10, 01:01 AM
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Oh... ugh... umm... yikes
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11-19-10, 01:48 AM
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Hah, somebody with a WiKi account: please fix that misspelled Norman Bel Geddes name (in the Henry Dreyfuss article)^
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11-19-10, 02:16 AM
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Oh man, that's sad! A waste of bike, brought to you by: a waste of skin.
11-19-10, 07:53 AM
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" Everything else is new. Well was new a few years ago."
I think this sums up most CL posts .
Just because you bought something "new" and put it on the bike 5 years ago, does not mean you have "new parts" on the bike!
(and even many used car posts - "new tires! Just replaced ___")
I think this sums up most CL posts .
Just because you bought something "new" and put it on the bike 5 years ago, does not mean you have "new parts" on the bike!
(and even many used car posts - "new tires! Just replaced ___")
11-19-10, 08:35 AM
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I thought it was pretty funny as well.
Qualifies for the "bonehead moves" thread, for sure.
Qualifies for the "bonehead moves" thread, for sure.
11-19-10, 08:38 AM
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Okay, it's certainly a frame modification, but I'm not sure how it makes the bike any lighter.
I like the simpler old-fashioned method used by an old Irish guy who was a neighbor of a friend of mine when he lived in Boston. He converted his lady's Raleigh by lashing a broom handle between the head lug and the seat cluster with twine. As he said, "well, it's still a lady's bike, but ye can hardly tell."
I like the simpler old-fashioned method used by an old Irish guy who was a neighbor of a friend of mine when he lived in Boston. He converted his lady's Raleigh by lashing a broom handle between the head lug and the seat cluster with twine. As he said, "well, it's still a lady's bike, but ye can hardly tell."
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11-19-10, 09:13 AM
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This just popped up on my local Craigs. At first glance it looked normal...then I saw the double top tubes...then I realized... 
Take a look:
Looks really "STRONG" don't it?
Take a look:
Vintage 1970's Peugeot Mens 10 Speed Lightweight - $70 (Chandler)
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/2066643785.html
Date: 2010-11-18, 10:30AM MST
Reply to: sale-tsgcq-2066643785@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Vintage Mens Peugeot Super Lightweight modified 10 Speed bicycle. This bike has had a frame modification and weights around 30 pounds. It is mostly all original and is lightning fast and super strong. These were Top of the line bicycles in the 70's and this one is a true survivor. The frame was cut and modified for less weight a long time ago and I have been riding this for about a month and have been having a ball with it ! If you want a Strong and Fast Vintage bike for a great price please come take a look.....We are located close to Chandler and Cooper in Chandler
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/2066643785.html
Date: 2010-11-18, 10:30AM MST
Reply to: sale-tsgcq-2066643785@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Vintage Mens Peugeot Super Lightweight modified 10 Speed bicycle. This bike has had a frame modification and weights around 30 pounds. It is mostly all original and is lightning fast and super strong. These were Top of the line bicycles in the 70's and this one is a true survivor. The frame was cut and modified for less weight a long time ago and I have been riding this for about a month and have been having a ball with it ! If you want a Strong and Fast Vintage bike for a great price please come take a look.....We are located close to Chandler and Cooper in Chandler
Looks really "STRONG" don't it?
I think I'm going to vomit.
11-19-10, 10:29 AM
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At least he could have flipped the rear brake cable clamp and barrel adjuster to make it more aerodynamic, sheesh.
11-19-10, 12:44 PM
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I don't think it would have to be making fun of the person - it could just be a commentary on Mixtes versus 'mens' bikes. Some men perceive a Mixte as a girls' bike, when this is not the case. A mixte is a bike, and neither for a man or a woman. At least in my opinion.
11-19-10, 12:58 PM
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What a terrible hack job! I thought the ad was pretty funny. The whole "man this thing really flies" was stupid funny.
The other CL ad with "if you can weld, you're good to go" etc was frigging hilarious.
The other CL ad with "if you can weld, you're good to go" etc was frigging hilarious.