I just bought a mixte!

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  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    Its a gorgeous bike but is she heavy? Could the tyres be changed to something for a country track?
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    I'll weigh it for you in a bit.
    The wheels are 27", not 700c, so tyres may be an issue. The clearances are plenty big enough for chunkier tyres.

    I'm not sure if going from 27" to 700c would be a straightforward swap but the sizes are very close. Maybe just moving the brake blocks on the calipers would be enough?

    If the metal basket isn't to your liking, I may be able to exchange it for a wicker one.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I have a pair of pedals identical to those in my Box O Shite in the garage, came off an Apollo! Chainset looks very similar as well although the Apollo has a plastic trouser guard on it.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    How old is the Apollo? I'd like to get an approximate date for the pedals.
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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    I've weighed it and its about 13kg (inc basket and hand stiched, by me, leather saddle and handlebar grips).

    If you hadn't noticed, I'm quite proud of the leatherwork.
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  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    Ok i'll think about it, please post (or pm) the price, also what size is it?
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    PM sent
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  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    Is it still available??
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    moonio wrote:
    Is it still available??

    The mixte is still available. PM sent.
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    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,776
    But, have you benn making any more leather goods?
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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    Veronese68 wrote:
    But, have you benn making any more leather goods?

    I'm thinking about using the remaining leather to make a wallet. My current one was given to me as a 21st birthday present and I'm a long way from 21 now!
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    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

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  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    Whoot! I am now the proud owner of Misty! Such a gorgeous bike and beautiful to ride :)
    Thanks Elton!
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    moonio wrote:
    Whoot! I am now the proud owner of Misty! Such a gorgeous bike and beautiful to ride :)
    Thanks Elton!

    I'm just glad you like it and that its gone to a good home. Need a new project now.

    I guess that leather wallet will have to do for now.
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    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

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  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    Never ridden a steel bike before and feels as if all my pedal effort is going into forward motion...is this what they say 'stiffness' is?
    She seems to handle london roads very well and I feel a certain connectedness with the bike and the road.
    Will try to do a countryside ride at the weekend.

    I must say i was grinning from ear to ear during the ride home last night :)
  • walkingbootweather
    walkingbootweather Posts: 2,443
    moonio wrote:
    ...is this what they say 'stiffness' is?

    I must say i was grinning from ear to ear during the ride home last night :)

    If EKE can't show you what stiffness is, nobody can. Least that's what I've heard.... :wink:
    Nobody told me we had a communication problem
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    walkingbootweather wrote:
    moonio wrote:
    ...is this what they say 'stiffness' is?

    I must say i was grinning from ear to ear during the ride home last night :)

    If EKE can't show you what stiffness is, nobody can. Least that's what I've heard.... :wink:

    You live in Yorkshire, right? My reputation has spread further than I thought it would!
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    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

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