[CR] Higher end mixtes

(Example: Framebuilders)

Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:07:49 -0700
From: "Rachael Ramos" <ooki1998@yahoo.com>
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] Higher end mixtes


I have seen one of the Trek 420's and while it is certainly a nicer bike than most of the mixtes commonly available it was somehow not quite as nice as a lot of the other 80's trek's that I've come across.

I am very happy with the ride qualities and finish of the 2 motobecane mixtes I've built up, one for my wife Rachael and the other for myself. The latter is the gold one that I built with N.R. components (the front der. has been upgraded since the photos were taken.)

Rachaels is built with a mix of multi cultural components but I think is a slightly nicer frame. Hers is a Grand Jubile and mine a grand touring.

both can be seen here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ciclismo_jewelry/sets/72157622315549447/

Thanks for looking

George Ramos
Portland, OR
USA