tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post5640943056215309865..comments2024-03-26T08:39:46.290-04:00Comments on Hugh`s bicycle blog: MotoBecane Mixte RestorationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-62895585983602537032014-04-22T21:21:02.793-04:002014-04-22T21:21:02.793-04:00I have a similar mixte that I am restoring. Is the...I have a similar mixte that I am restoring. Is there an easy way to adjust/tighten the brakes? The brakes are my last step before the bike is road worthy. I would rather do the work myself than take it to a bike shop. Please advise!GinnyLynniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15914087334552045911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-90355929829183192682013-03-27T13:43:45.133-04:002013-03-27T13:43:45.133-04:00Thanks Darrell,
I think my next project is going t...Thanks Darrell,<br />I think my next project is going to be a Mixte,<br />Probably a Zebrakenko. Which has one of the coolest head badges I have ever seen. The bike is Lavender in color. So I am thinking white saddle, cork-tape and cable housings. Thanks for the info. Cheers, HughHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-58364103972476161642013-03-27T06:36:38.429-04:002013-03-27T06:36:38.429-04:00Mixtes are even more in demand than they were in 2...Mixtes are even more in demand than they were in 2009. If you can buy them cheap, pick up all you can. The Craigslist prices here in Chicago are getting ridiculous.Darrell Yarboroughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322111804594285209noreply@blogger.com