Originally Posted by
-holiday76
I've been searching and searching for a tall frame mixte for my Fiance. She's 6' tall with about a 32-34" inseam. I'm trying to get her into riding, and she really does not feel comfortable on mens frame with the horizontal top bar, hence looking for a Mixte.
Did vintage mixte's even come that big? That biggest I think i've seen is a 19" I think.
Does anyone know any other good options for a started bike for a tall woman? Any advice to give at all? Anyone have a large mixte for sale?
What about a step thru, or what they are starting to call a Universal, or U frame design. Due to a hip replacement in 2006 I rode a U frame bike in 2007, 19”… I’m 6 ft. tall and of rather large frame (wide shoulders, long arms) that is a picture of me in my Avatar… But, I never felt crowded on my bike, plenty of leg and arm room. Just a thought… Several companies make them, but here is a link to Fuji, so you know what I’m talking about.
http://fujibikes.com/2008/bikes.asp?id=486
P.S. I am in the process of restoring an 85 Fuji Mixte 20” frame for this year…