I loves me a mixte. Unfortunately, I've yet to find one that really fits my 6'1"ness, so Boba Fet reaps the benefits of my obsession. This is a Kuwahara made Nishiki from the (closing) legendary Faber Cycles in SJ. It was quite a feat getting in to the yard to find it...
It's set up as a sophisticated townie that's ready for anything. Coffee run, commuting, or light trail use. Shimano generator hub/light, 35mm Paselas (soo happy with this tire) & extra long hammertone Honjo fenders from Velo-Orange. The extra length is really noticable, as the front fender here extends down as far as regular fenders+mudflap. And the front is where the coverage really matters to the rider. Yes, the Honjos are a pain in the ash to install (count on a solid hour&half ), but worth it IMO.Git clicky above and you can see the cork spacer between rear fender and rack for support and noise reduction, and forward of that the rain bonnet for the exquisite Brooks B-18. Shown below with (shellaced) wicker panniers, also from Velo-Orange, and a Lil' Loafer rack bag from Rivendell.
Frame pump, bitches...
The cork grips are shellaced for durability. It makes them look nice too, but the feel is not as natural and grippy as the naked cork. This one has been broken off and reshellaced better than ever.
Super wide Salsa cable hanger. That clearance is toight..
Here's the spacer so as to get an even fender profile...
I say it's not a real mixte without twin lateral tubes- just look at those lines. I will arm wrassle over this. And, plus shellaced, hemp twine wrapped chainstay.
Here's the toolkit of love from Boba Fet's Brooks bag. The patchkit (you do have one right?) is from Joselyn's Bicycles, a shop I can wholeheartedly recommend if you find yourself in Monterey, CA. The staff are ugly and perverted but thoroughly knowledgeable and skilled, so it kinda makes up for the smell...
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