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After seeing a thread on here about Mixte framed custom bikes and then seeing (and riding) kevfromwales' awesome Piranha mag'd creation at RR08 I asked him about Mixte frames...his answer? I could have one he'd brought with him as my own project bike. True to his word a few minutes later he thrust an already de-seatstayed Bianchi frame and forks into my surprised but grateful hands and expected nothing in return...cheers mate! (in an endeavor to recompense I later gave him a fibreflex skateboard in a bag though!). Anyway, once I got home the first thing I unpacked was the F&F and quickly bolted some bits to it that I'd already collected. Here's the result:  Parts used are: Donated Bianchi Mixte frame and forks (cut down). West Coast Choppers rear wheel and tyre. Alex 24inch cruiser wheel (from my TR24 Trek) and Maxxis tyre Bars and stem from a naff kids mountainbike. Seat from same source. Plans? Find a cotterpin crank with short arms (kids bike), get a different seat (I'd like a Brookes or similar, but a banana seat might make it easier to ride at the expense of losing some bobber credentials), Lose the brake levers (the rear wheel has a coaster hub and maybe change the front tyre for something that matches the rear - something from Nirve maybe?. Comments welcome. Cheers Kev! |
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Last Edit: Aug 19, 2008 17:22:16 GMT by rmad
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Nice work sir... that was quick!!.. I'm going to have to get going on my bike.. inspired by the show  |
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stealthstylz
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Looks cool. Couldn't believe how easy kevfromwales bike was to ride, mega comfy too.
Matt
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Aug 19, 2008 16:08:41 GMT
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Very cool  |
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Aug 19, 2008 19:14:07 GMT
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Is a good bike
are you going to paint it that nice green that Bianchis are?
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Aug 19, 2008 20:35:02 GMT
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Is a good bike are you going to paint it that nice green that Bianchis are? Actually, I was thinking of doing exactly that...I used to have a Bianchi racer years ago.  Mmmm Bianchi mint green. |
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Seth
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Aug 19, 2008 20:41:05 GMT
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Speedy indeed. I think Kev carries enough parts around with him to build several bikes as later on he handed me a seat for mine having experienced the hardness of the one it has.
He is the R-R bike guru I reckon!
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable. |
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kevfromwales
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Aug 19, 2008 21:32:48 GMT
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I try my best guys!!
normally I do carry enough stuff to complete about 3 mixte's in the boot, but I took it out for 'teh detailed boot look innit' - rmad, pm me your address and I'll send you some cranks - the mockup looks ace!!
- might also have a 24" skinny whitewall for you somewhewre in the shed!
now I just need to get some of my stuff finished so I can have more crazed bikes to scoot round on!
- kev
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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I think it needs a knoblier front tyre to give it some height and the seat needs to be dropped right back onto the wheel. Ideally you want it down here, but I guess that has more to do with the length of your arms and legs than anything   |
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That looks great Samm, although my chances of riding it would be very slim! (unlike me). I think I'll try turning the bars upside down.
Kev, I'll send a PM now!
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Tim
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Aug 20, 2008 12:57:32 GMT
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would look good with some Jones H-Bars, only they are silly money!
or some On-One Mary bars!
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Aug 20, 2008 13:35:50 GMT
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I have a set of Bianchi Carbon Cyclocross forks with a 1" steerer and Canti bosses if you fancy something different on it ;D |
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Aug 20, 2008 13:39:23 GMT
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I think it needs a knoblier front tyre to give it some height and the seat needs to be dropped right back onto the wheel. Ideally you want it down here, but I guess that has more to do with the length of your arms and legs than anything How about like that but with a BMX style Layback seat post to give you a bit more room to the pedals ;D Brooks saddle would finish it off perfectly then |
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kevfromwales
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Aug 20, 2008 22:16:12 GMT
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just like to add that I have already fallen off the above skateboard (and remembered why I stick to bikes!) - cheers rmad!!
- kev
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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Kev is indeed a great and generous guy.
Looking great Rmad
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Thanks Grizz.
Samm, I flipped the bars yesterday but I just couldn't get it to look right...I think I need a shorter stem though.
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kevfromwales
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Aug 21, 2008 10:12:16 GMT
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try the stem I gave you with the frame, despite being the stock one I reckon the work the best as the drop forward, getting the bars down
you tried some apes on it??
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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street
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Aug 21, 2008 10:38:39 GMT
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Looks awesome!! Short road bike stem FTW  |
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Aug 21, 2008 14:27:44 GMT
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Thanks Grizz. Samm, I flipped the bars yesterday but I just couldn't get it to look right...I think I need a shorter stem though. I had the advantage of working outside the restrictions of reality May also work with the bars pulled back towards the seat, I only flipped them to get it lower visually (and because it was easier).  I guess you want the bar clap as close to the head stock as possible. Bikes also have the advantage of the bars attaching to the forks outside of the frame. |
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Filthyjohn
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Aug 23, 2008 17:21:51 GMT
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Will an inch 'n' eighth headset fit most old one inch frames? I seem to remember converting an ancient saracen, but it was ages ago. Love these frames with the twin top tube setup.
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Last Edit: Aug 23, 2008 17:22:33 GMT by Filthyjohn
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'87 Volvo 765 TIC
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'86 Volvo 360 turbo,
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