Originally Posted by Sigurdd50

Mixte frames: Generally, over the years, they occupy the lower end of the bike builder's catalog... meaning most frames are heavier steel. If you are looking for a fast bike, they may have that disadvantage. (on the other hand, a well designed mixte is way cool). Personally, I find the update mixtes with flat or flared back riser bars have an aesthetic appeal over drop bar mixte but just my 2 cents. Soma makes a new mixte frame set for $450 dollars in a number of sizes.

650B is totally cool... but I have a couple and I just dig them. Certainly a wide/tall 650B tire (40MM +) will negate somewhat the drop in standover...But the Maxy Fasty is a nice tire, slick, 32MM, and high pressure - good for fast road riding.