Papa Monkey Bicycles

Mid 80’s Teal Nishiki Olympic 12 Mixte  |  $350

Comfort and versatility is what this bike is all about. This Nishiki mixte is a beautiful example of a well built workhorse with sensibility and class. The mixte – pronounced meext in French, but MIX-tee in English – is a step-through frame with a twist. The top tube is replaced by smaller-diameter twin stays that run from the top of the bike’s head tube down to its rear dropouts, bisecting the rear triangle. These uniquely beautiful and stable frames proliferated in Europe throughout the 20th century, with notable models produced by French manufacturers Rene Herse and Peugeot after WWII. The mixte frame design continued to be popular through the 80’s. This is a beautifully restored example of one of these very versatile bikes. This Olympic 12 mixte works well as a commuter, city bike, and as an exercise road bike. Just put a basket on the front or attach a rack and you have a great bike for running errands, riding to the brew pub, or logging miles on the bike path. If you’re looking for a classic vintage ride, you’re going to be hard pressed to find anything comparable to this gorgeous bike. Not only are lugged steel framed bikes beautiful compared to the ugly utilitarian welds on a modern aluminum framed bike. Steel also provides a much more supple ride. Road vibration is notably dampened compared to an aluminum frame bike. The Restoration Process This Papa Monkey restoration started by stripping the bike down to the frame. The frame was media blasted and professionally powder coated yielding a striking teal color with silver metal flakes. Just wheel this bike into the sunshine and see how it shimmers when light hits the metal flake in the paint! All of the components were meticulously cleaned and polished. The headset, bottom bracket and both hubs were cleaned and the steel bearings in each were inspected and replaced if needed. Upon reassembly the bearings were greased. The Suntour ARX derailleurs, Dia Compe brakes, and Sugino RT crankset are all original. The cockpit was rebuilt using a new riser handlebar that puts the rider in an upright position and comfortable basket weave grips. The seat was also replaced with an extremely comfortable Public Bikes saddle with plenty of cushioning and silver rivets to accent it. All of the consumables were replaced. This includes new tires and tubes, new cables and lined cable housing, new grips, new Kool Stop salmon brake pads, and a new chain. A new handlebar basket and kick stand come with the bike. This bike is in pristine condition and is ready to ride. It’s only after this meticulous restoration that a bike can become a Monkey Machine! If you’re ready to ride a vintage steel steed, then ride with Papa Monkey. This bike is for sale for $350. It would make a very special Christmas gift. Message me if you are interested. Papa Monkey loves breathing new life into vintage steel bikes. If this particular bike doesn’t suit you, then contact me and I’ll create a custom bike just for you.

$350.00

Bikes can be picked up at the shop in Celina, OH, or can be shipped anywhere in the US at the buyer's expense. Paypal and Venmo are accepted.