A mixte is a frame that's supposedly unisex, but usually ridden by women. It is characterized by the split top tube that goes all the way back to the rear drop-outs. This stabilizes the frame more than a traditional "woman's" frame, but is still more flexible than a traditional triangle "man's" frame.
In otherwords, it's the "slingback" frame that meligrosa so aptly commented!
She is certainly a cutie. But what is a mixtie?
ReplyDeleteYeah, but look at the fork... It's a cute--although abused--mixte
ReplyDeleteI love the bike model! something about that slingback frame, such cute ride!
ReplyDeleteA mixte is a frame that's supposedly unisex, but usually ridden by women. It is characterized by the split top tube that goes all the way back to the rear drop-outs. This stabilizes the frame more than a traditional "woman's" frame, but is still more flexible than a traditional triangle "man's" frame.
ReplyDeleteIn otherwords, it's the "slingback" frame that meligrosa so aptly commented!