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    Is it Technically a Mixte?

    This morning I got off the bus a stop early to grab some coffee and breakfast burrito. On the way I passed one of the numerous thrift stores on our street and outside was a PINK Giant Cabriolet. I recall seeing it a few times and thinking it belonged to someone.

    Anyway, it's a little small, but so cute and needs a loving home. I'm gonna go take a look at it tomorrow. I figure if I can bring it home under $50 and QBP it back to life it might be a fun grocery getter.

    I know a Mixte technically has three sets of stays but does that term get applied to a lot of step through road bikes? I found a pic of the same model on craigslist, what are your thoughts?

    Oh, almost forgot. I mentioned it today and the guys at work asked what a mixte was! Boo-Yah! I knew something they didn't. Plus one to me for my antiquity knowledge.
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    Last edited by smurfalicious; 10-23-2008 at 11:20 PM. Reason: I'm so SMART
    "True, but if you throw your panties into the middle of the peloton, someone's likely to get hurt."

 

 

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