tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post5132875780423118803..comments2022-03-29T05:09:48.807-07:00Comments on This Girl's Bike: Test Riding a Vintage Mixte.dreamlethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09677470231992780003noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post-11611187374723896562010-09-09T14:13:23.395-07:002010-09-09T14:13:23.395-07:00I've got 8 mixte's and paid between $71 &a...I've got 8 mixte's and paid between $71 & $224. Just don't impulse buy like I did on the $224.I've<br />gotten 2 IDEALE saddle on Ebay for 2 of my French <br />mixtes and it's cool trying to get more authentic <br />with the builds. Have fun shopping!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120922044934655714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post-71810429424985608342010-07-20T07:16:19.968-07:002010-07-20T07:16:19.968-07:00I've just turned my vintage Motobecane mixte i...I've just turned my vintage Motobecane mixte into a single speed fixed gear, and the single speed part was so-so easy; just make sure to ride it plenty first and choose a gearing you will be comfortable in both uphill and down. <br /><br />As for this specific bike? Nishiki mixtes are supposed t be very comfortable, but I agree that the price is too high. I'd get it if it were $100 less, at least. <br /><br />Good luck with your search!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post-56228039361564289472010-06-22T23:07:04.165-07:002010-06-22T23:07:04.165-07:00Love the picture - totally worth it :)
I agree wi...Love the picture - totally worth it :)<br /><br />I agree with the others; hold out and you should be able to find a great mixte for much less, especially if you're mostly interested in the frame.Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984050970208363927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post-72624138225875491852010-06-13T23:46:19.679-07:002010-06-13T23:46:19.679-07:00Keep looking. My SAM cost $40. It was a complete...Keep looking. My SAM cost $40. It was a complete<br />bike, but I have replaced just about everything (I am 6 ft tall, so I bought my mixte for no other reason than it was the right size). Even with that, the whole thing has cost me $300 total (with Brooks, sealed BB and Vélo Orange fenders).Adrienne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post-61754677585480446932010-06-12T18:03:06.832-07:002010-06-12T18:03:06.832-07:00Beautiful bike, but I think I'd pass due to th...Beautiful bike, but I think I'd pass due to the shifters. I like having everything at my fingertips.Cherilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16091536510203894162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post-40300978311341788432010-06-11T23:46:28.247-07:002010-06-11T23:46:28.247-07:00Keep looking on craigslist. I kept missing out on...Keep looking on craigslist. I kept missing out on bikes (by literally minutes sometimes) but eventually snapped up a Schwinn for just $25. And come see us at Bikerowave if you need tools or help getting it set up just right!<br /><br />Good luck!Rachhttp://www.twitter.com/cyclo_astronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726646815778569168.post-18616164708055372422010-06-11T15:29:19.080-07:002010-06-11T15:29:19.080-07:00That's a decent bike but $260 is really high. ...That's a decent bike but $260 is really high. Of course that could be an average price for a similar bike on the west coast. Mixtes here in north Texas are usually priced from $125 to around $185 depending on the components and condition of the frame.Rat Trap Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123315525301010775noreply@blogger.com