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Old 10-13-14 | 12:55 PM
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FBinNY
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

IMO- this doesn't meet the classic definition of a Mixte, or Unisex frame. The (split) top tube is definitely lowered to open the diamond, and despite being a split tube design it more closely matches a classic ladies frame with standard seat stays, than a typical mixte frame which lacks them.

However, I'm not a museum curator and don't get worked up over semantics or classifications. It is what it is. If you want to classify it a mixte based on the split tube design feel free to do so, or if you prefer to classify it as a ladies frame based on the overall lines, that's equally OK.

BUT

You might take a minute to correct the dropped chain before taking a photo.
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