At the beginning of the new bicycle “season”, we thought it curious that both Rivendell and Soma were venturing (back) into uncharted waters by offering a traditional mixte frame. These “women’s” bikes were extremely popular in the 1970′s and 1980′s, but quickly went out of vogue with the advent of the mountain bike.

Of course, leave it to these two very different companies to both design great mixte frames. And, coincidentally, make them both available to the market at the exact same time.

Yes, that right … the new Rivendell Betty Foy and the Soma Buena Vista are now available!

The difference between the two frames? Your budget:

• The Buena Vista is meant to be an affordable modern mixte in true Soma form …  ready for the daily commute with style.
• The Betty Foy is a multipurpose lugged steel frame with all of the legendary Rivendell quality and craftsmanship.

So if you haven’t already, follow these simple steps:

1. Check out the two mixte frames.
2. Decide how you want to built-up your mixte to best suit your personal style and needs.
3. Contact us with your requests.
4. Call your friends and tell them about your new bike.

And if you run into any snags along the way, feel free to contact us with your questions, comments, or concerns.