Whilst we love racing bikes, shopping bikes have a great place in our hearts as they are great for getting into town or of to the cafe when you fancy a non lycra day.

Mixte frames are a classic design of shopping or town bike with a split low crossbar and are developing a cult following.

In this video, top French rider Mikeal Dupont however demonstrates that these iconic bikes do have their operational limits.

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