tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post401364342045636645..comments2023-09-29T06:12:05.325-06:00Comments on Two Wheels - Six Strings: New Mixte AcquisitionJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15989502925369231042noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-89600341976283805512009-03-11T14:44:00.000-06:002009-03-11T14:44:00.000-06:00How do these mixties keep falling into your lap? I...How do these mixties keep falling into your lap? I canĀ“t believe it.<BR/><BR/>I say a good 10 speed is in the works for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-2756567203676958202009-03-06T00:24:00.000-07:002009-03-06T00:24:00.000-07:00It's a 49mm (19")to the end of the tube.I'll keep ...It's a 49mm (19")to the end of the tube.<BR/><BR/>I'll keep my eyes out for a bigger model.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989502925369231042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-72744570951038622382009-03-05T18:39:00.000-07:002009-03-05T18:39:00.000-07:00Thank Jon, is 47cm from the center to the end of t...Thank Jon, is 47cm from the center to the end of the seat tube?<BR/><BR/>My sister needs something more like 57cm (which is what I ride). It's hard to find a mixte of that size. Raleigh made a 21", but it's rare. You see why we've been looking for almost two years.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for taking the measurements, whether you go with a more girly build or 70s solid gold, it's going to be a beautiful bike.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-69940602962609490432009-03-05T17:05:00.000-07:002009-03-05T17:05:00.000-07:00Charlotte,The Fuji is a 47cm frame with a 24" st...Charlotte,<BR/><BR/>The Fuji is a 47cm frame with a 24" standover height and a 21" effective top tube. Email me (jjgrinder at msn dot com)and we can discuss further.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989502925369231042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-21418797647371858212009-03-05T14:26:00.000-07:002009-03-05T14:26:00.000-07:00That is, indeed, very tastefully done. Is that th...That is, indeed, very tastefully done. Is that the style your sister is looking for?Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989502925369231042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-64623495978873017522009-03-05T12:38:00.000-07:002009-03-05T12:38:00.000-07:00I keep coming by to look at this bike again. Here'...I keep coming by to look at this bike again. <A HREF="http://chiccyclist.blogspot.com/2008/04/girlie-dream-bike.html" REL="nofollow">Here's my inspiration</A>, be sure to click through the link posted there to get to the rest of the photos of that beautiful bike.<BR/><BR/>Sigh... happy bike dreams.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-50864993340953481112009-03-05T09:25:00.000-07:002009-03-05T09:25:00.000-07:00Charlotte,I will measure the frame when I get home...Charlotte,<BR/><BR/>I will measure the frame when I get home from work, this afternoon. It would be great if it worked out for your sis!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989502925369231042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-36287984444230353542009-03-05T08:19:00.000-07:002009-03-05T08:19:00.000-07:00Oh, and my 2 cents:Singlespeed cruiser, with chrom...Oh, and my 2 cents:<BR/><BR/>Singlespeed cruiser, with chrome fenders and natural cork grips.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-51363862865122368572009-03-05T08:17:00.000-07:002009-03-05T08:17:00.000-07:00My sister in Boulder is in the market, I'm forward...My sister in Boulder is in the market, I'm forwarding this to her! We've been trying to find her just the right bike for over a year now.<BR/><BR/>Can you tell us the frame size? That's been part of the problem...Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-88683604655630669492009-03-05T08:15:00.000-07:002009-03-05T08:15:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-70328982562827577032009-03-05T06:06:00.000-07:002009-03-05T06:06:00.000-07:00Katina,nothing is safe from the determined theif.I...Katina,nothing is safe from the determined theif.I saw a pic recently where a cargo bike was locked with a New York chain and a cable.theives actually cut down the metal railing with a battery sawsall and took the piece with them!<BR/><BR/>Jon,RLGL has the right idea,a Brooks saddle and cork or leather grips,with some copper or gold to go with that beautiful paint color,make her a really classy lady.frankenbikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765756099454944162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-81143454852226291852009-03-04T21:53:00.000-07:002009-03-04T21:53:00.000-07:00The bike wasn't freelocked. The lock was in its h...The bike wasn't freelocked. The lock was in its holder, and looped inside the frame. It came from the junkyard pile.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989502925369231042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-35630453436581363292009-03-04T20:59:00.000-07:002009-03-04T20:59:00.000-07:00Not to second guess you, but aren't you leery of a...Not to second guess you, but aren't you leery of acquiring "used" bikes that are freelocked?Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271155305943176738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-88571197294585023672009-03-04T20:50:00.000-07:002009-03-04T20:50:00.000-07:00Man, that Fuj is pretty when I enlarge the image.....Man, that Fuj is pretty when I enlarge the image.. They sure did have some gorgeous paint colors on Fuji's back in the 70's.<BR/>I vote for a sweet pair of straight or riser bars, pretty grips, a (copper?) bell and one of your nice leather saddles...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-72321685590170944392009-03-04T20:37:00.000-07:002009-03-04T20:37:00.000-07:00how long for the New Yorker Kryptonite lock?how long for the New Yorker Kryptonite lock?katinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658859113915782535noreply@blogger.com