Mezzaluna Mixte – Winner of Best City Bicycle at NAHBS 2012

Mezzaluna Mixte Photos From Flickr

The Mezzaluna Mixte by Muse Cycles is designed for a comfortable upright riding posture with a step-through geometry for easy mounting and dismounting. Additional design features include:

  • Flowing curves
  • Integrated front and rear racks
  • Dynamo lighting
  • Gates Carbon belt drive
  • Internal cable routing
  • Hydraulic disc brakes
  • Shimano Alfine 8 or 11 speed internal geared hub

The Mezzaluna Mixte frame is constructed from a custom blend of double butted, single butted and aircraft grade 4130 steel to ensure classic steel ride characteristics.

The frame is joined using a combination of TIG welding and silver and bronze brazing techniques. Additional features on the bicycle pictured include a graphic carved into the bi-laminate seat cluster and a custom bi metal head badge.

The Mezzaluna Mixte pictured is finished with two-tone wet paint with painted-on decals and graphics. Lug work is highlighted with a contrasting color and the entire bicycle is covered in a pearl clear coat.

Mezzaluna is Italian for crescent moon, a name reflecting the crescent curve of the two sloping top tubes. The Mezzaluna Mixte is designed for comfort, durability, functionality, and style Designed for a comfortable upright riding posture with a step-through geometry for easy mounting and dismounting

Pricing

  • Frame and fork with single color powder coat, a decal in a second color (airbrushed), and  a powder clear coat over the top of everything to protect it by Spectrum Powder Works. Frame and fork comes with a Chris King headset installed in your choice of color – $4000
  • 8 speed mixte build kit with Gates Carbon Drive – $1650
  • Total with basic paint and components $5650

As shown in pictures above and as awarded Best City Bike at NAHBS 2012 with upgraded paint and components $6900

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