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

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

May 23, 2012 by Anne Mathews in Bikes

Courtesy Civia Cycles

Civia Twin City Review

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

May 23, 2012 by Shannon Lee in Bikes

Courtesy Pashley

Pashley Penny Review

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

May 23, 2012 by Susi Wunsch in Bikes

Courtesy Kona

Kona Roundabout Review

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.

May 23, 2012 by Craig David Long in Bikes

Courtesy Nirve

Nirve Wilshire Mixte Review

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

May 23, 2012 by Julie Pennington Hardee in Bikes

Courtesy Linus

Linus Mixte 8 Review

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

May 23, 2012 by Olga Canlas in Bikes

Courtesy Torker USA

Torker Interurban Mixte Review

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

May 23, 2012 by Anne Mathews in Bikes

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Mixte Bikes Reviewed

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

May 23, 2012 in Bikes

Stan Engelbrecht & Nic Grobler

Bicycle Portraits from South Africa

Three volumes of portraits are the final products of a two-year effort led by Stan Engelbrecht and Nic Grobler.

May 16, 2012 by Sarah Ripplinger in Features

I Love my Bike Book Review

Do you love your bike? Of course you do! And so do the guys and gals showcased on the pages of I Love My Bike.

Apr 13, 2012 by Alysha Moore in Arts & Culture

Kathleen Wilker

16-inch Wheel Bikes for Kids Ready to Ride Solo

Three bikes we are testing for five-year-olds.

Feb 20, 2012 by Kathleen Wilker in Kids

Opus Scout

At a slightly higher price point than other quality 16-inchers, the Opus Scout stands out by offering the lightest ride and an easy to use handbrake.

Feb 20, 2012 by Kathleen Wilker in Kids

Norco Sparkle

With its alloy frame, the Norco Megablaster/ Sparkle is the lightest of Norco’s 16-inch line.

Feb 20, 2012 by Kathleen Wilker in Kids

Trek Jet 16

This is a well-made bike at a great price point. It will encourage your young rider’s love of cycling and is built to be passed on when your child eventually outgrows it.

Feb 20, 2012 by Kathleen Wilker in Kids

Bike Friday 1st Class tikit

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.

Feb 17, 2012 by Gwendal Castellan in Bikes

Brompton M6L-X

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.

Feb 17, 2012 by Gwendal Castellan in Bikes (1 Comments)

Origin 8

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.

Feb 17, 2012 by Gwendal Castellan in Bikes