Show us your mixte!

[mkidd]

On craig's list. I'm still looking for a road bike, but saw this green schwinn that was tempting after reading and seeing pics of your mixtes:

http://westernmass.craigslist.org/bik/596620210.html

It's a little too far for me to get it or check it out, but looks like it's in good shape.

[uforgot]

On craig's list. I'm still looking for a road bike, but saw this green schwinn that was tempting after reading and seeing pics of your mixtes:

http://westernmass.craigslist.org/bik/596620210.html

It's a little too far for me to get it or check it out, but looks like it's in good shape.

Cute bike, but this one isn't a mixte. Mixtes have 3 stays in the back. I had a Schwinn Suburban and while it wasn't a mixte, it certainly was fun. Biggest drawback to these Schwinns is that they are really really heavy! If you want a mixte keep looking. They are out there and most of the time they aren't called mixtes. I found a Nishiki for $40 and love it. Took awhile, but I finally found her. Good luck on your search!

[Zen]

Kidd here's Sheldon's(R.I.P) explanation/definition of a mixte-
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_m.html#mixte

[HillSlugger]

Here's a three speed out in Virginia. $30!

[uforgot]

Kidd here's Sheldon's(R.I.P) explanation/definition of a mixte-
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_m.html#mixte

And when are we going to see a picture of YOUR new mixte zen???

[Zen]

When I take it out of the box
It just got here this AM (but you've seen it before )

Here's a three speed out in Virginia. $30!

And it's hardy ridden

[forestra]

I have a question that has been bothering me, and I apologize if I am sounding a little ignorant,..but...how is "Mixte" pronounced? Is it just "mix" or
"Mix-tay" or "Mix-tee" or..?

I didn't even know there was such bike until this forum and now I'm seeing them all over the place!!



Thanks!
Forestra

[KnottedYet]

In the proper French, the "e" isn't pronounced. (it's kinda like "meeekst")

In the improper English, I usually hear it as "miksteee."

I say "mikstee." (but then I also say "pan-yer" for pannier)