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Old 05-02-12 | 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by oldskoolwrench
OK, here's my 'stupid' question...

If a shorter height male rode a classic mixte frame bike as a commuter for the convenience of the step through frame, is this considered a major gaffé or faux pas?

I wonder because in other countries some models of utility bikes are considered 'unisex', and you do see men riding step through frames.

As I recall, this was the case in earlier times... comments?

Alan
If your a hetrosexual or a metrosexual then it's just fine to ride a mixte bike; but a true manly man doesn't dare set their legs over one.
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