Bikes

Mixte - Vintage Frame Design is the New Trend in Stylish City Bikes

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:44:20 GMT

The mixte – pronounced meext in French, but MIX-tee in English – is a step-through frame with a twist.

What Makes Mixte Bikes so Strong?

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:29:46 GMT

The mixte frame lowers the top tube for clearance and provides rigidity and strength without adding weight.

Civia Twin City Review

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:25:00 GMT

The Twin City Step-Through is an unpretentious city bike that provides an easy, smooth ride and looks good doing it.

Pashley Penny Review

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:23:00 GMT

The Pashely Penny is ideal for a rider looking for a commuting or leisure bicycle that combines reliability with a distinctive aesthetic.

Kona Roundabout Review

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:21:00 GMT

A jack-of-all-trades and aptly named, the Kona Roundabout mixte is as good along a paved park trail as it is darting across town to grab groceries or to meet a friend.

Nirve Wilshire Mixte Review

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:18:00 GMT

The Nirve Wilshire Mixte is a speedy ride decked out with commuter essentials such as fenders, rack and chainguard.

Linus Mixte 8 Review

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:16:00 GMT

The Linus Mixte 8 is an ideal leisure bike that works well for cruising around town.

Torker Interurban Mixte Review

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:13:00 GMT

Torker’s Interurban mixte offers a latter-day take on the classic mixte frame.

Mixte Bikes Reviewed

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:37:00 GMT

Momentum Magazine reviews 6 modern takes on the classic mixte frame.

What to Look for in a Folding Bike

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Is the bike easy to fold and unfold? Can it be rolled around when folded? Can it carry luggage? Find out all of this and more!

Bike Friday 1st Class tikit

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:01:00 GMT

The 1st Class tikit is Bike Friday’s fastest folding commuter bike with a hyperfold mechanism. It includes a Shimano Nexus eight-speed internal hub, front and rear fenders and a quick transit cover.

Dahon Mu N360

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Dahon Mu Aluminum frame with NuVinci N360 continuously variable transmission hub with a 360 percent range.

Brompton M6L-X

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:59:00 GMT

The Brompton tested had titanium forks and chain stays, fenders with mud guards, SON hub dynamo with a Busch & Müller LED front lamp, Easywheels and a 25-liter C Bag.

Origin 8

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:57:00 GMT

The Origin 8 has an aluminum frame and comes with a seven-speed derailleur with twist grip shifting, fenders, a rear-mount carrier and Kenda Kwest tires.

Tern Link D8

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:31:00 GMT

The Link D8 is an eight-speed, 20-inch wheel folding bike with a single pivot point midway on the frame. The kickstand is included.