For Sale: Barry Hoban Mixte 50cm

Sold..

Got this bike a couple of month ago with another bike as a possible project for my girlfriend as I couldn't decide what bike to do up.
I ended up doing the Raleigh for my girlfriend (gonna post some pics soon) and just cleaned this up and replaced a few bits.

I'm looking for about £140
In Hornsey but can take it to Camden

Specs n stuff
Barry Hoban branded bike, from what I can find there's not many bikes under his name especially mixte frames.
Made by Coventry Eagle sometime in the 1970's I think.
50cm frame
27" Wheels steel (rear wheel needs to be trued a bit )
6 speed Huret derailer
Greased wheels and derailleur
New Charge seat
New Tyres
New brake cables

Sugino cranks and chain ring
Maillard Hubs
SR Stem
Dia comp center pull brakes

hi!

i'm really interested in this bike, it's lovely! i'm 5,8", do you think this would fit me ok? also, will it be able to have a rack attatched to the back?

thanks,

laura

if laura dibs, 2nd dibs for my gf...

Whats up with the chainline? Is it meant to be like that, even in the highest gear?

oh yeah, and er 'dibs'.

Whats up with the chainline? Is it meant to be like that, even in the highest gear?

It does look pretty crossed up. I guess its the same as most derailleur gear systems, just because you've got n cogs doesn't mean you get to use them all.

Hi Sorry didn't see these posts thought this got lost in all the other threads.
I still have it but it is listed somewhere else but um no bids ah hem.. I can still cancel it if anyone is really interested, welcome to have a look over the weekend just pm me .

Hi Laura, yep it should be fine for you, the top tube is 55 cm my GF is about 5'8" and it's ok for her. It did have a rack on it but it was so rusty and thin I took it off.

Yeah the chain is on the first gear so that's why it's at that angle but it rides fine.
I did try a singles speed freewheel on there but the chain line was so bad I decided to put gears back on.
You would need to put a track hub/wheel on the back for it to work well.
Geared wheels are built at a slight offset to allow for the cogs etc.

it's a bargain

excellent! I've PM'd you.

Dibs