![]() ![]() So I put on some clipless pedals and an old saddle that fit me better, pumped up the tires to 90 psi and off I went. I decided to take the bike out for a ride before I decide to do anything with it. So on December 2, 2012, I purchased my second mixte bike, let the build begin! This is still a true mixte frame, but its a cost cutting design, as it eliminates a very specific lug at this intersection. The tubes go from the head tube to the sides of the seat tube, then they gently flare out to the required width at the rear dropouts. My only criticism of the design is that the pair of top tubes are not perfectly straight in the traditional style. The frame is also made of Cr-Mo steel instead of Hi-Tensile steel, so that is a jump in quality as well. These are the two features that most mixte frames do not have, so I think its a really good score. But what makes it a real find is that it has a rear derailer hanger and braze-on for a water bottle cage. The bike is a time warp bike, completely original and probably not used very much over the years. So I find this Univega mixte in my size, which is already rare. So I've been thinking about building a sister bike, a fully geared mixte, using high end modern components. My Alpine Sport is one of my favorite bikes, it fits really well, was very inexpensive to build, and looks very unique. Part Technical Manual, Part Tips & Tricks
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