MBK, bike

[woodbutcher]

Now to display the depth of my ignorance in these matters. Who can explain the idea behind the configuration of the rear triangle and the bit that sicks out as a sort of extension of the top tube.
The bike looks in quite nice condition (and l like the colour) which shows just how superficial my taste is l suppose (oh yes and the seller wants €100)

 

[Cycleops]

Its just a styling thing, although it was probably argued that it provided most stiffness in MBK's blurb. GT had (still have) a similar arrangement;

It's become a bit of a trademark for them.

At that price buy it!

 

[woodbutcher]

Its just a styling thing, although it was probably argued that it provided most stiffness in MBK's blurb. GT had (still have) a similar arrangement;

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It's become a bit of a trademark for them.

At that price buy it!

Hmm. contacted seller , its a 58cm frame and the price has gone up to €150 . so thats too high for me on both counts !

 

[Cycleops]

Shame that's the only MBK I've ever seen with that style frame.
Are you sure about the size?It looks much smaller to me, in fact about right for you.

 

[woodbutcher]

Shame that's the only MBK I've ever seen with that style frame.
Are you sure about the size?It looks much smaller to me, in fact about right for you.

I will double check the size !

 

[Cycleops]

If that's a pic of the actual bike that's not a 57cm frame. He may not be measuring the seat tube.

 

[woodbutcher]

If that's a pic of the actual bike that's not a 57cm frame. He may not be measuring the seat tube.

True, and l found only a frame and a complete bike on ebay France so there can't be that many around because there are loads of conventional framed mb's around here.
https://www.ebay.fr/sch/i.html?_fro...13&_nkw=Velo+Mbk+Mirage+Pro+Colombus&_sacat=0

 

[biggs682]

That doesn't look any more than a 54 .

 

[otek59]

Shame that's the only MBK I've ever seen with that style frame.
Are you sure about the size?It looks much smaller to me, in fact about right for you.

I have exactly the the same style frame in my loft, the top tube extension has a grub screw for the seatpost I think it’s quirky and different and very French

 

[woodbutcher]

The seller just had the good manners to let me know that it was sold on Friday but he only just got round to removing the ad !

 

[woodbutcher]

But hey l just found another one and this is my size and a reasonable price . The unreasonable part for me is the children paintbox colour scheme

 

[Cycleops]

Very much of the time and particularly MBK. I sort of like it.

 

[biggs682]

But hey l just found another one and this is my size and a reasonable price . The unreasonable part for me is the children paintbox colour scheme
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That paint job is fantastic

 

[otek59]

But hey l just found another one and this is my size and a reasonable price . The unreasonable part for me is the children paintbox colour scheme
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At least it would be easy to find in a bike rack

 

[biggs682]

At least it would be easy to find in a bike rack

Or a full garage