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Peugeot mixte vintage road bike - $349 (Cary)
bicycle type:
hybrid/comfort
frame size:
21 inches (Large)
wheel size:
700C
bicycle frame material:
steel
suspension:
none (rigid)
brake type:
cantilever
electric assist:
none
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Peugeot
model name / number:
Mixte
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This bike is characterized by its unique "step-through" frame, where two thin lateral tubes run from the head tube to the rear axle. While often perceived as casual "city bikes," many 1970s and 1980s Peugeot mixtes were built with road-racing geometry.
Typical Components:
• Frame Material: Most were made of "Carbolite 103" steel.
• Wheels: 700c alloy rims as opposed to steel for better braking.
• Gearing: 12 speeds (2x6) with Simplex or Sachs-Huret derailleurs and downtube or stem-mounted friction shifters.
• Brakes: Often equipped with Mafac "Racer" center-pull caliper brakes.
Peugeot Mixte vintage road bikes are popular classic bicycles, typically featuring a step-through frame design and components from the 1970s and 1980s.
What is a mixte bike?
One particular type of step-through frame is called a mixte. In a mixte frame, the top tube of the traditional diamond frame is replaced with a pair of smaller tubes (lateral tubes, or lats) running from the top of the head tube all the way back to the rear axle, connecting at the seat tube on the way.
Reviewers mention these older Peugeots were "amazingly well built for a production bicycle" and that this model has most decals intact, making it a nice vintage addition to a collection.
The bike is tuned up and ready to ride.