Show us your mixte (mhendricks' new happy place)
03-06-11, 11:32 AM
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Posted earlier this week - original Motobecane Super Mirage mixte (circa 1976 or 1977) at a thrift store Monday for $20.
Unbelievably my wife is letting me keep it so when our kids have friends over in the summer there will be something for them to ride.
Unbelievably my wife is letting me keep it so when our kids have friends over in the summer there will be something for them to ride.
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1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
03-06-11, 11:43 AM
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The design was known in Europe in the early 1900's, so it's small wonder... I love the style of the frame, it's a shame that it does resemble what is known as a "Women's" frame here in the U.S.A. I really think it has it's own niche in the bicycle universe, and would have been a far more popular frame if not for that. Thankfully it is being viewed more and more properly as a "Unisex" frame, and some manufacturers are starting to make larger size versions with men in mind now.
03-06-11, 05:32 PM
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Soma Buena Vista with Nuvinci Hub
I finally got it together. "It" being the new mixte bike. Based on the Soma Buena Vista frame it's a mixte design made of Tange Prestige tubing. I wanted an IGH drivetrain and found that the new lighter weight Nuvinci hub provided what I .think is the best value on the market. Today was the first real ride I took on the finished bike and my immediate reaction is wow...OMG...wow!
The combination of the sporty geomety of the Soma frame, the 650b tires and the gearless Nuvinci hub have created a responsive, fast and light city bike which promises years of pleasurable bopping around town.
The bike is a compilation of parts I selected from Soma, Rivendell, Velo-Orange and the local LBS. Basically, everybody got into my pocket a little bit.
The first ride was like nothing I have ever experienced. The Nuvinci hub works so smoothly that there is never any break in pedaling cadence. It is an entirely intuitive experience, constantly adjusting, rather than shifting to meet the needs of the pedaling resistance. There is an indicator which serves no real practical purpose since there are no specific gears to indicate. I referred to it at stop signs to give me a starting point, but once moving, the adjustment is made entirely by feel.
There are a lot of components on this bike that I have never used and during the next few days my blog will include more detailed information on those and why, after 40 years of experience on city streets, I chose them.
Marc
The combination of the sporty geomety of the Soma frame, the 650b tires and the gearless Nuvinci hub have created a responsive, fast and light city bike which promises years of pleasurable bopping around town.
The bike is a compilation of parts I selected from Soma, Rivendell, Velo-Orange and the local LBS. Basically, everybody got into my pocket a little bit.
The first ride was like nothing I have ever experienced. The Nuvinci hub works so smoothly that there is never any break in pedaling cadence. It is an entirely intuitive experience, constantly adjusting, rather than shifting to meet the needs of the pedaling resistance. There is an indicator which serves no real practical purpose since there are no specific gears to indicate. I referred to it at stop signs to give me a starting point, but once moving, the adjustment is made entirely by feel.
There are a lot of components on this bike that I have never used and during the next few days my blog will include more detailed information on those and why, after 40 years of experience on city streets, I chose them.
Marc
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03-07-11, 10:10 AM
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I finally got it together. "It" being the new mixte bike. Based on the Soma Buena Vista frame it's a mixte design made of Tange Prestige tubing. I wanted an IGH drivetrain and found that the new lighter weight Nuvinci hub provided what I .think is the best value on the market. Today was the first real ride I took on the finished bike and my immediate reaction is wow...OMG...wow!
The combination of the sporty geomety of the Soma frame, the 650b tires and the gearless Nuvinci hub have created a responsive, fast and light city bike which promises years of pleasurable bopping around town.
The bike is a compilation of parts I selected from Soma, Rivendell, Velo-Orange and the local LBS. Basically, everybody got into my pocket a little bit.
The first ride was like nothing I have ever experienced. The Nuvinci hub works so smoothly that there is never any break in pedaling cadence. It is an entirely intuitive experience, constantly adjusting, rather than shifting to meet the needs of the pedaling resistance. There is an indicator which serves no real practical purpose since there are no specific gears to indicate. I referred to it at stop signs to give me a starting point, but once moving, the adjustment is made entirely by feel.
There are a lot of components on this bike that I have never used and during the next few days my blog will include more detailed information on those and why, after 40 years of experience on city streets, I chose them.
Marc
The combination of the sporty geomety of the Soma frame, the 650b tires and the gearless Nuvinci hub have created a responsive, fast and light city bike which promises years of pleasurable bopping around town.
The bike is a compilation of parts I selected from Soma, Rivendell, Velo-Orange and the local LBS. Basically, everybody got into my pocket a little bit.
The first ride was like nothing I have ever experienced. The Nuvinci hub works so smoothly that there is never any break in pedaling cadence. It is an entirely intuitive experience, constantly adjusting, rather than shifting to meet the needs of the pedaling resistance. There is an indicator which serves no real practical purpose since there are no specific gears to indicate. I referred to it at stop signs to give me a starting point, but once moving, the adjustment is made entirely by feel.
There are a lot of components on this bike that I have never used and during the next few days my blog will include more detailed information on those and why, after 40 years of experience on city streets, I chose them.
Marc
My wife is itching for a mixte, and she needs a 58cm frame (and she wants new, not vintage). If I could get a Soma Buena Vista 58cm frame to take a 650B wheelset with 38mm tires and room for fenders, I'd buy one today!
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03-07-11, 11:55 AM
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Marc, that Soma came out fabulously! I thought that the Soma mixte frames took only 26" (on the smallest frame) or 700c wheels (on the larger frames). What size frame is this? And what brake reach is needed for the 650B wheels?
My wife is itching for a mixte, and she needs a 58cm frame (and she wants new, not vintage). If I could get a Soma Buena Vista 58cm frame to take a 650B wheelset with 38mm tires and room for fenders, I'd buy one today!
My wife is itching for a mixte, and she needs a 58cm frame (and she wants new, not vintage). If I could get a Soma Buena Vista 58cm frame to take a 650B wheelset with 38mm tires and room for fenders, I'd buy one today!
Marc
03-07-11, 11:58 AM
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That is just what you're looking at. I needed the long reach (73mm)Tecktro brakes to make it fit. I decided on the 650b wheels because there is no clearance for anything wider than 28mm tires if I used 700c with fenders. This is the one you want. So far I love the Soma express tires in 38-584.
Marc
Marc
03-07-11, 08:24 PM
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I'll see if I can post a photo tomorrow.
Marc
03-07-11, 11:11 PM
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'85 Miyata 210, which was the low end touring model.
Background on the bike:
Bought about 3 years ago at a garage sale for $15. Was mostly original except that it had a stem extension on it, w/ the stem shifters. Looks like someone had got real exited with reflector stickers and nail polish.
At the time I didn't know much about wrenching on bikes, and was scared of cables and derailleurs, so converted it to a single speed. The inner chainring bolts rounded out when I removed them, also I used the original RD on another bike.
Now I wanted to put it back to geared. Got a new (to me) RD on ebay. Problem was no one had the inner chainring bolts for the crank. It's an SR w/ smaller bolts. I decided to use the original middle 45t as an outer, and get a 34t 110bcd for the inner. I used a Suntour Vx FD I had laying around, because the original one was for a triple. I also got a new Shimano 7 speed freewheel. Everything came out great, shifters are magic. (I had a Fuji S12-S before with shifters like these)
Need to redo the finishing tape.
SunTour Vx FD
SR "Signature" 165 110/74 Cranks
Original middle 45t used as outer
New Sugino 34t 110 for inner
74 BCD not used
Shimano UN 54 BB (original loose-ball was pitted)
New Shimano 7sp 14-28 freewheel
Shimano RD-M330 off ebay
Great SunTour Power ratcheting shifters
Triple butted cromo frame Manganese steel fork
Nice Dia-Compe levers
Interesting mixte cable routing for rear cantis
Background on the bike:
Bought about 3 years ago at a garage sale for $15. Was mostly original except that it had a stem extension on it, w/ the stem shifters. Looks like someone had got real exited with reflector stickers and nail polish.
At the time I didn't know much about wrenching on bikes, and was scared of cables and derailleurs, so converted it to a single speed. The inner chainring bolts rounded out when I removed them, also I used the original RD on another bike.
Now I wanted to put it back to geared. Got a new (to me) RD on ebay. Problem was no one had the inner chainring bolts for the crank. It's an SR w/ smaller bolts. I decided to use the original middle 45t as an outer, and get a 34t 110bcd for the inner. I used a Suntour Vx FD I had laying around, because the original one was for a triple. I also got a new Shimano 7 speed freewheel. Everything came out great, shifters are magic. (I had a Fuji S12-S before with shifters like these)
Need to redo the finishing tape.
SunTour Vx FD
SR "Signature" 165 110/74 Cranks
Original middle 45t used as outer
New Sugino 34t 110 for inner
74 BCD not used
Shimano UN 54 BB (original loose-ball was pitted)
New Shimano 7sp 14-28 freewheel
Shimano RD-M330 off ebay
Great SunTour Power ratcheting shifters
Triple butted cromo frame Manganese steel fork
Nice Dia-Compe levers
Interesting mixte cable routing for rear cantis
03-07-11, 11:22 PM
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03-07-11, 11:54 PM
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Inspector Dorothy checking the FD:
It's Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. She's dolled up with beads for a parade she and I rode in yesterday:
I really like this bike.
It's Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. She's dolled up with beads for a parade she and I rode in yesterday:
I really like this bike.
03-08-11, 12:04 AM
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I finally got it together. "It" being the new mixte bike. Based on the Soma Buena Vista frame it's a mixte design made of Tange Prestige tubing. I wanted an IGH drivetrain and found that the new lighter weight Nuvinci hub provided what I .think is the best value on the market. Today was the first real ride I took on the finished bike and my immediate reaction is wow...OMG...wow!
The combination of the sporty geomety of the Soma frame, the 650b tires and the gearless Nuvinci hub have created a responsive, fast and light city bike which promises years of pleasurable bopping around town.
The bike is a compilation of parts I selected from Soma, Rivendell, Velo-Orange and the local LBS. Basically, everybody got into my pocket a little bit.
The first ride was like nothing I have ever experienced. The Nuvinci hub works so smoothly that there is never any break in pedaling cadence. It is an entirely intuitive experience, constantly adjusting, rather than shifting to meet the needs of the pedaling resistance. There is an indicator which serves no real practical purpose since there are no specific gears to indicate. I referred to it at stop signs to give me a starting point, but once moving, the adjustment is made entirely by feel.
There are a lot of components on this bike that I have never used and during the next few days my blog will include more detailed information on those and why, after 40 years of experience on city streets, I chose them.
Marc
The combination of the sporty geomety of the Soma frame, the 650b tires and the gearless Nuvinci hub have created a responsive, fast and light city bike which promises years of pleasurable bopping around town.
The bike is a compilation of parts I selected from Soma, Rivendell, Velo-Orange and the local LBS. Basically, everybody got into my pocket a little bit.
The first ride was like nothing I have ever experienced. The Nuvinci hub works so smoothly that there is never any break in pedaling cadence. It is an entirely intuitive experience, constantly adjusting, rather than shifting to meet the needs of the pedaling resistance. There is an indicator which serves no real practical purpose since there are no specific gears to indicate. I referred to it at stop signs to give me a starting point, but once moving, the adjustment is made entirely by feel.
There are a lot of components on this bike that I have never used and during the next few days my blog will include more detailed information on those and why, after 40 years of experience on city streets, I chose them.
Marc
03-08-11, 09:53 AM
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I just posted my experience installing the Nuvinci hub.
https://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com...vinci-hub.html
Marc
https://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com...vinci-hub.html
Marc
03-08-11, 03:00 PM
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03-09-11, 10:33 AM
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03-09-11, 11:35 AM
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We all live in the same house together. I do not ask for permission or opinions when I decide to bring a new mixte home, though.
03-09-11, 01:02 PM
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03-10-11, 08:39 AM
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03-12-11, 07:15 PM
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Fuji Absolute L Mixte 1987
Built for my daughter to ride with vintage-old Dad and his old timer bikes ;-) Upgraded some of the original parts to add a little more pizzaz and safety.
Fuji Absolute L Mixte 1987 / Mavic Open / Shimano 600ex Arabesque
Fuji Absolute L Mixte 1987 / Mavic Open / Shimano 600ex Arabesque
03-21-11, 10:37 AM
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Caught in the wild
I saw this very well used and all original Motobecane outside the Chicago Art Institute over the weekend. I looks like it's been used daily since it was built.
Marc
Marc
03-21-11, 11:09 AM
#848
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And welcome to C&V!
A couple more questions: did you need a spacer between the brake bridge and the fender since the bike was made for 700C? What about at the fork crown? How did you route the IGH cable housing since the frame is designed with stops for split housing to the RD?
03-21-11, 02:45 PM
#850
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That's a fabulous looking mixte. Great build. Does she love it? I hope my kids will still enjoy riding with dear old Dad once they're adults.
And welcome to C&V!
Marc, thanks for all your input on this frame. I've just ordered the same one (58cm, graphite) along with a Shimano Nexus 8 IGH and VO Diagonale wheelset for my wife's new build. Same VO hammered fenders, too. This will be her first NEW bike since 1992. She's going to build this up herself with my guidance... that's the plan, at least.
A couple more questions: did you need a spacer between the brake bridge and the fender since the bike was made for 700C? What about at the fork crown? How did you route the IGH cable housing since the frame is designed with stops for split housing to the RD?
And welcome to C&V!
Marc, thanks for all your input on this frame. I've just ordered the same one (58cm, graphite) along with a Shimano Nexus 8 IGH and VO Diagonale wheelset for my wife's new build. Same VO hammered fenders, too. This will be her first NEW bike since 1992. She's going to build this up herself with my guidance... that's the plan, at least.
A couple more questions: did you need a spacer between the brake bridge and the fender since the bike was made for 700C? What about at the fork crown? How did you route the IGH cable housing since the frame is designed with stops for split housing to the RD?
https://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com...vinci-hub.html
Marc
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