Talk:License-less Rider/@comment-121.58.220.181-20130803065845/@comment-68.4.209.42-20130812081530

Mixte bicycles (also called step-through-frames, or low-bar-bicycles) are not 'women's bicycles'. They used to be - and what you say is true about these frames originally being used by women (advantageous for skirts) - however they are no longer considered 'womens bicycles'.

This is fiercly debated in the cycling community, but the general consensus is that these bicycles are 'commuter' bicycles.

Just speaking from experience as a commuter - low-bar-bicycles are much more convenient for inner city stop-and-go riding.

In addition: his bicycle is very functional (from a commuters perspective) - baskets are not girly.