my new mixte

[chip]

I got this frame a while ago but the build pace is slowing. November in Michigan without a garage is starting to suck. I replaced these 24 x 2.125 tires with some 24 x 1.75's because the rear didn't fit. I am thinking about either stripping the paint and powdercoating all white, or just stripping and see what happens :wink: . I'm going to get on it this weekend. Sorry for the lame pic, batteries were running low.

 

[Rat Rod]

Looks cool...what brand and size of wheels are those?

 

[FaceOFFbikes]

Nice Mixte.. I think somebody has there BMX radar on..lol

 

[chip]

The wheels I got off a 24" Fuji Sanibel cruiser I found on CL. They are in great shape and the aluminum grey looks pretty cool. I am feeling a little BMXy right now with it, but I really don't know what I want to do with it. i like the Stingray style bars I have on it right now, but who knows.

 

[Rat Rod]

Just curious if they were ARAYAs or UKAI wheels.

Looking for a set for my GT cruiser in the 24" size.

 

[chip]

I'll check when I get home. Any chance those would have been found on a Fuji?

 

[Rat Rod]

It's a strong possibility....especially if it was an 80s model bike.

 

[ExtraBlaze]

Very nice.I'm gonna have to get one of these someday.Love the lines.Have you had one before?wondering if there cramped when riding.I'm a lanky 6'1".
Already a great bike.I'll be watching this one come together. :mrgreen:

 

[chip]

As far as I can tell, the wheels are not ARAYAs or UKAIs. They are just stamped with Fuji markings. I believe the bike is an early 2000s model. As far as the sizing goes, I've never had a mixte before and haven't had this one to the point where I've ridden it. I'm about 5'10" and just from sitting on it I think it will ride comfortably.

 

[Flame Jigger]

I have a mixte with 24 inch wheels. I am 5' 10" and it is fairly comfortable for me to ride. The only time I feel a bit cramped is if I have been riding my stretched Murray/Western Flyer then it takes me a bit to get used to it.

 

[tlaing1]

Ok, I'm gonna have to ask it...... what is a Mixte because I like it and must have one asap.........

 

[chip]

Well keep in mind that this is a newbie answering the question but Mixte is referring to that style of frame. I don't know much about the origins, but the basics are that the Mixte is a ladies frame where the top tube is basically 2 smaller tubes that run from the headtube to the rear stays. I personally love the lines this style of bike has and I think it lends itself to many creative uses.

 

[naynay]

any progress?? this is your friend in TX :shock:

 

[user 5585]

Ok, I'm gonna have to ask it...... what is a Mixte because I like it and must have one asap.........

From what I've read , Mixte's are a type of unisex frame with dual top tubes and an extra set of rear stays . I understand they are very popular in Europe . I like them , I think they have a custom look to them. FatTires

 

[chip]

Naynay! Hmm, progress? That's what happens when you actually work on something. The new house has grabbed all the attention for the last 2 months and the mixte is still in hibernation here in MI. It's too bad that glazed ceramic backsplash tiles are not as cool as springer forks. I'll have pics up in a couple weeks.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

mixtes look cool with ape hangers

 

[chip]

So finally I got back around to this guy. I stripped the paint and finished it off with a fine wire wheel. It left it with a brushed aluminum sort of look and I thought it was cool so I kept it.

 

[deorman]

Lugged frames are beautiful. 8) 8)

 

[naynay]

very cool chuck!

build 3 or 4 more so when i come to visit i have a choice of which one to ride to the beer store!!

 

[crackedpiston]

Mixte frames are one of the few frame styles we actually have over here... At least they can be done well...

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(I don't know if this will work, but if you enter MASSACRE'S MATE in the search thingy then it should come up...)