Quote Originally Posted by crazycanuck View Post
Why are they so popular around here(on TE?)
  • nice vintage look
  • usually made of steel
  • not unusual to find them in smaller sizes
  • many (but not all) have a more upright riding posture
  • you can easily ride them in a skirt
  • can often be found for "bargain" prices


...all of those things add up to making mixtes great a great choice for commuting, errands or casual rides around town, or converting into singlespeed cruisers.