2023 Linus Mixte 3i Bike

A 3-Speed 60s French Classic with Modern Functionality

This sporty ride is a timeless classic with its signature diagonal line. The Mixte frame first appeared at the dawn of women's lib, when stylish French women were racing alongside the men and arguing ideas with the same conviction.

In The Details

• Paint

  We apply a second layer of protective clear coat to the paint. It's more work for us but it makes the paint stronger and more resilient for you. Two coats are better than one.

  

• Bell

  Our mid-century alloy bell alerts passers-by with a clear tone. It accents your bike with a flash of elegance and completes a pretty package.

  

• Hardware

  Wherever possible, we've chosen to make all the nuts, bolts, and washers on our bikes out of stainless steel. Stainless is much more resistant to rust than your typical chrome plated hardware. This small detail extends the life of your bike and helps to preserve its good looks.

  

• Headset

  The flat surface of a head set is a place where water often settles and over time rust develops. That's why we chose to make our sets out of aluminum so they don't rust.

  

• Internal Gears

  This bike is internally geared, which means you have the benefit of multiple gears without a cumbersome derailleur. For city riding, internal gears have many advantages. They are extremely reliable, require very little maintenance, you can shift without pedaling, and they're very easy to use.

  

• Leather Wrapped Grips

  Hand-stitched genuine leather grips naturally absorb sweat and soften over time. If you ever had your skin against vinyl on a hot summer's day, you'll understand why we can't compromise on genuine leather.

  

• Reflective Tire Wall

  This bike has reflective tire walls, greatly enhancing your visibility at night. You can see quite clearly that without the reflective tire wall, a bike is nearly invisible on a dark street.

  

• Sealed Bearings

  This bike has sealed bearings in the front hub. The advantages of sealed bearings over loose bearings are less friction, no maintenance, and more resistant to grit, grime and weather, making for smooth rides and extending the life of the bike.

  

• Spokes

  We use 13 Gauge stainless steel spokes on the rear wheel because they are thicker and stronger than the standard 14 Gauge. Stronger spokes make stronger wheels, which is great when carrying extra weight like groceries or toddlers over bumpy city streets.

  

MIXTE FRAME HEIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Small: 4'10" - 5'3" / 147.3cm - 160.0cm
• Medium: 5'2" - 5'10" / 157.4cm - 177.8cm
• Large: 5'6" - 6'0" / 167.6cm - 182.9cm

FRAME SIZE:

• Small: 41cm
• Medium: 49cm
• Large: 56cm

STANDOVER HEIGHT:

• Small: 65cm
• Medium: 68cm
• Large: 70cm

EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH:

• Small: 56 cm
• Medium: 57 cm
• Large 58cm

*Note: Some riders may be a little outside these height range recommendations but prefer the feel of a larger or smaller size. Stand over height measurement is not as important as how the bike geometry feels while it is being ridden. As long as the rider can reach the ground while sitting on the saddle, even if it's just their toes, this size will be compatible with their height