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Mixtie build - Puch Paceline [Austrian Frame]

Old 01-15-23, 09:15 AM
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Mixtie build - Puch Paceline [Austrian Frame]

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This is the continuation from a thread in the Mechanics section from a bent mixtie Frame. I was able to bend it back into shape and started putting on some stuff. Thought I share the build progess in here.

I used some rust converter on the worst parts of the frame and tried to polish it a bit. Due to the state the frame was in, there was not much to be salvaged. When i used the turtle wax abbrasive compound, the decals didn't like the treatment I basically removed quite some colour from the blue parts. Live and learn i guess
Currently i've spaced the rear triangle to something close to 130mm and put in a 700c rim with a 10sp 11/34 cassette (Acera 9sp RD [i think..]). For the crankset i've "polished" and reused a triple (400 LX) from a Rockhopper build with a 38 teeth chainring (Stronglight 110 BCD).
Next up, downtube shifters and brakes. (center or sidepull, unsure atm)

Turn's out, I lost the seattube bolt at some point, so need to source one from the hardware shop

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appears to have experienced an interaction with a tracked vehicle...and the tracked vehicle won

earlier thread on the project -

​​​​​​https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...bent-back.html


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Originally Posted by juvela
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appears to have experienced an interaction with a tracked vehicle...and the tracked vehicle won

earlier thread on the project -

​​​​​​https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...bent-back.html


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Ahh thanks for putting the link in! Much appreciated!
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frame -

constructed with BOCAMA lug pattern Nr. 81/I

BOCAMA seat lug Nr. T

ESGE plate style stay bridges

NERVEX U pattern laterals bridge

NERVEX pump pegs Nr. 848


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Quick progress update:

Put on some gear cables with a downtube friction shfiter. Polished the front and rear brakes w/ some Autosol. Cleaned and regreased the headset. Put on a rear tyre (700x35c Schwalbe G-one)

700 x 35c Schwalbe G-one
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coming right along

the backside of the Weinmann 605 brake calipers may exhibit a date marking -



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Pretty much done at this point . Only need to add handlebare tape and then take it for a testride.
Seatpost and saddle will be replaced soon too because 1.) ugly 2.) too short
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Generously lube the rear brake cable where it loops down. Water tends to collect there.
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thank you for this update!

good to see you found something to use as a seat binder

did you mount a front gear mech because you may wish to go to a two plateau drive train?

do you know a date for the bike?

were you able to get the laterals straightened out?


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I like your bike.
No need to ask why; it is just because sometimes they can have a useful 2nd life.




Lots of people don't get it, or simply avoid the 'hassle'.

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Originally Posted by dedhed
Generously lube the rear brake cable where it loops down. Water tends to collect there.
A small rubber boot on there will help,

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Originally Posted by juvela
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thank you for this update!

good to see you found something to use as a seat binder

did you mount a front gear mech because you may wish to go to a two plateau drive train?

do you know a date for the bike?

were you able to get the laterals straightened out?


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you are most welcome It's always fun to build up bikes from a frame.
The seat binder is a remnant from my Rockhopper build - missing the handle, but not something a screwdriver cant fit

Yea, i plan on going 2-by at some point but, mainly because the chainring is not a narrow-wide and i am afraid of the chain dropping.
No sorry, no date for the bike yet, but i can check the BB for the serial number, if that would help.

Nope, laterals are still bent, but not too bad - so i don't really mind
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Originally Posted by Wildwood
I like your bike.
No need to ask why; it is just because sometimes they can have a useful 2nd life.




Lots of people don't get it, or simply avoid the 'hassle'.
Thanks - tbf, it was way more of a hassle than my previous builds, due to the fact that the frame was quite bent. But i just loved the colour and have never built up a mixtie frame before.
Your frame is a beauty!
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Originally Posted by dedhed
Generously lube the rear brake cable where it loops down. Water tends to collect there.

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an excellent reminder!

have had people bring me lady frame bikes to work on where the rear brake cable was solidly rust-welded to the cable casing


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Another update:

Removed the decals from the wheels. Never was a fan of the white-red, or a fan of gaudy, large decals in general - esp. not on rims Now the aesthetic is cleaner. Also "tried" and polished up the mudguards. Mediocre sucess there since i cba to remove all the scratches with sanding paper. I just went over it with som autosol to make them more sparkly.
Temporary "bar tape" put on - basically elictrical tape. Horrible feeling when riding, but given that i am not sure what colour of bartape to put on and that i might/likely will be switching to aero levers, i didnt wanted to waste a 40 USD Supacaz, just to remove it in a week for something else.

First ride today: Cranks came loose because they weren't tightend down properly. So did the pinch bolt of the RD. Rear mudguard is a rattling mess. Seatpost waaaay to short (new one ordered).
I like this bike

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Originally Posted by daverup
A small rubber boot on there will help,

That's awesome!
I am so adding this to my mental toolbox.
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Beautiful color! Good job straightening the frame. I thought it was a goner for sure. I guess there is something to be said for low end mild steel tubing.
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Originally Posted by icemilkcoffee
Beautiful color! Good job straightening the frame. I thought it was a goner for sure. I guess there is something to be said for low end mild steel tubing.
Haha, thanks - Yea I wasn't so sure i was going to be able to straigthen the headtube after some failed attempts. It is considerably lighter than my other commuter bikes (~11.3 kg) and should be durable enough for anything.
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