Annalise G’s 1980s Repco Mixte

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Here is a nice Repco mixte from Annalise G., one of our faithful Australian OTS contingent, and the photographer of the great cover shot for our DIYPDFOTSGC1112.

Hi Cameron,

I have another OTS for you, if you’re interested. This is a Repco Mixte from the late 1980s I suspect. Alloy rims are a giveaway that it’s not *that* old.

I have replaced quite a few parts in order to make it at least as rideable as a modern hybrid bike. Importantly for you the derailleurs and drive train are still original! Here are the list of renovations:

Changed drop handlebars for ‘sit-up-and-beg’ type Upgraded brakes, brake pads and brake levers Added new grips Replaced saddle Replaced all cable inners Replaced tyres Replaced pedals Added new basket and rack Polished mudguards, stand, derailleurs, gear levers, quill stem Cleaned everything else Adjusted gears Serviced hubs Serviced bottom bracket Serviced headset

yours, Annalise

Thanks Annalise

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  • older1

    Well done, Annalise!
    I just can’t get over how the simple conversion to tourist handlebars/levers completely transforms any obsolete drop-bar mixte “racing bike” into an honestly practical bike with a genuinely pleasing and classic appearance (of course, the woven basket and rear rack add to the overall appeal).
    I’ve always seen drop-bar mixtes as unfortunate mutations, unsuccessfully imitating the design/function of their higher-performance, horizontal-top-tube siblings, but when rebuilt as a “tourist” style bike, everything changes!

  • http://trailerparkcyclist.blogspot.com Tim Joe Comstock

    Yeah, Older1 I just want to second your comment. My grief is that such a conversion is economically unfeasible in my quest to find old steel, convert it and market it as an alternative to BBBSO’s. ™

    By the way, you seem to be especially knowledge-filled’
    Blogging? If not, drop by mine and be a resident expert. Lord knows I need one.