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After a massive clean up last Christmas, the only step through frame in my inventory is this Mixte. So putting the question out there, are Mixte builds allowed?
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When I picked up this one, it was somewhat of a breach cruiser Mixte, wearing 26x1.75 tyres. Thought it would make a cool build with some fat 26s, as most Mixte's I've come across are for skinny 27s.
Some pics trialling a 26x2.25?
Fitted up, these are bigger than my maxxis DTH 2.3s, and equivalent to my DMR 2.4s.
Some pics trialling a 26x2.25?
Fitted up, these are bigger than my maxxis DTH 2.3s, and equivalent to my DMR 2.4s.
I asked back in June about a mixte frame and got no as an answer, but:
"These rules are a work in progress and not official (6/17/24)"
This is good news as I have a good mixte frame for another entry now.
"These rules are a work in progress and not official (6/17/24)"
This is good news as I have a good mixte frame for another entry now.
A lot of mixte frames have strange geometry that has a short seat tube or other features that bring the top bar higher than we were thinkingI asked back in June about a mixte frame and got no as an answer, but:
"These rules are a work in progress and not official (6/17/24)"
This is good news as I have a good mixte frame for another entry now.
This one definitely hits or meets the under halfway up
I'd change the fork and stretch the back you can get alot of spread in a mixie
I agree, a BMX fork would look good and work well. Or a springer fork if you're going for a cruiser theme.
I fit a 24x4 in a mixie once look wicked
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Thanks for the clarification.
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Swapped out the fork, and cut the rear end for tyre clearance.
Then threw some parts at it for a look see. Planning to run the 7 speed internal geared hub. I like the clean look without a derailleur.
Then threw some parts at it for a look see. Planning to run the 7 speed internal geared hub. I like the clean look without a derailleur.
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Finally got some time today, to weld the rear end back up. Added a peice of flat stock to bridge the gap, after opening up the chain stays for tyre clearance. This bike did come fitted with a 26x1.75, but I want to allow up to a 26x2.4
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Very cool mod, I’ll have to keep that in mind for future builds!
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Can get away with it due to the long rear end. The cut is back behind the chainwheel
I'll remember this mod when I need to widen the chain stays. I won't be bending and hammering and redoing it three or four times. The seat stays can be done the same way and keep alignment correct and strong.
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Tried on this wheelset, with 3 speed coaster out back. I'm liking it.
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Tried on some big cruiser bars. Way too big and ugly on this frame
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Bmx stem and Moto bars are a good combo here. Liking how this build is coming together
Wow, that looks great BMX style!
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Not what I had originally planned, but I like it.
They tell you what they want, as you try different ideas.
I like this look
