Wow. Just….. wow.
A beautiful bike, beautifully photographed. I’m kind of speechless, David. Thanks for a great submission.
-Doohickie
Wow. (Did I say that already?)
Basically your run of the mill Motobecane Super Mirage I bought and modified in 2006. Lost the drop handle bars and installed the following:
. Honjo Fenders
. Jitensha Studio Flat Handlebar
. Brass Bell
. Weinmann Touriste Brake levers w/ cork grips
. Soubitez Generator light
. Brooks Saddle
. Michelin World Tour French made tires.
Your blog is a great idea for one of the nicest bike frame designs made!
David
A Bike Like This Could Only Have a Brooks
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Exquisite Details
Looks Great, David
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August 13, 2009 at 11:29 am
Jon
I always love the look of the Jitensha bar on a mixte. I keep meaning to get one, but getting in touch with those guys is kind of an iffy proposition.
By the way: Never repaint that bike. It is about as pretty as they get!
August 13, 2009 at 9:30 pm
FergieGirl
That’s one stunning bike. Love the attention to detail…and the serene colour.
August 14, 2009 at 12:49 am
Chandra
Great and pretty bike! Love the generator/dynamo light!! Great job!!!
Peace
August 14, 2009 at 10:59 am
Lovely Bicycle!
Stunning! Is this the same bike that was posted on the Velo Orage blog some time ago? I had been admiring those photos! This is the mixte version of my husband’s diamond-frame Super Mirage, and I absolutely love the colour scheme. I have ordered those Jitensha Flat bars for Marianne. Did you get a longer stem when you installed the bars, or keep the original?
August 18, 2009 at 7:10 am
2whls3spds
You really should post the picture of the diamond frame version with the Mixte. That pair is really, really, stunning together.
Aaron
September 5, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Lovely Bicycle!
I’ve seen photos of them both on the VO blog; stunning! The diamond frame is the same bicycle my husband has.
Question: Who makes that tiny round rear reflector that’s installed on the fender? I want!
October 12, 2009 at 10:23 pm
David
Sorry for the delay on the reply. The stem is a Nitto Technomic. I sanded it down to fit the 22mm French steerer tube.
The little reflector is off the set of pedals I pulled of this very bike when I acquired it. The pedals had 4 of these little reflectors each… So I have 7 left. I have installed a rear light (a vintage battery powered “Varta” light, made in France) since the photos were taken. I’ll send you one if you wish!
July 22, 2010 at 1:31 pm
John Maruskin
I’m restoring a 1984 Motobecane Super Mirage and I’d like to know the make of the rack you have on the back of your bike. Your bike is a real inspiration. Bravo! JM
September 14, 2011 at 8:37 pm
grijpstra
Super cool!