{"title":"Mid-Step (Mixte) eBikes","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is a Mid-Step (Mixte) eBike Frame?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mid-step frame, sometimes called a mixte bike frame, drops the top tube partway down instead of running it straight across like a high-step or all the way down like a step-thru. That middle position gives you more standover clearance than a high-step while keeping more structural rigidity than a step-thru. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-step eBikes are especially great city bikes. The lower bar makes hopping off the bike and walking into your office, coffee shop, or dinner reservations a lot easier than a high-step. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Rides a Mid-Step eBike?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mid-step frame works for any rider who found a high-step awkward to swing a leg over but wants more stiffness than a step-thru offers. That includes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommuters who ride daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamilies carrying gear (or little ones) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewer riders who want a comfortable bike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiders who start\/stop often and want an easy way to step on and off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who loves the vintage look of a mixte bike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Is a Mixte Bike Frame Different From Step-Thru and High-Step?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA high-step frame runs the top tube straight from the seat to the handlebars, giving you the most rigidity but the tallest height to swing your leg over when getting on and off the bike. A step-thru drops that tube all the way down for the easiest mount and dismount. A mid-step splits the difference: a sloped top tube that clears your leg more easily than a high-step while keeping more strength and rigidity than a full step-thru design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding the Right Mid-Step eBike for You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixte-style eBikes are great for a variety of riders. You might especially like them if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you commute through the city every day: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe XPress Lite is light enough to maneuver through narrow bike lanes with ease. A front headlight and rear brake light and turn signals keep you visible to others on the road. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your ride involves a lot of stops and starts: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mid-step frame of the XPress Lite makes it easy for riders of all heights to put their feet down without leaning the bike over. Plus, hydraulic disc brakes bring you to a stop on a dime, and a brake light lets others know you’re stopped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you need an eBike to match your busy schedule: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe XPress Lite charges in under 4 hours, giving you top speeds of 28mph and a range of up to 45 miles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"xpress-lite-tan-ebike","title":"XPress Lite Toasted Marshmallow eBike","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Lectric XPress Lite, a lightweight commuter eBike built to make city riding easier, faster, and a lot more fun.\u003cspan\u003e Taking inspiration from the sleek styling riders love about the XPress family, the XPress Lite introduces an all-new mid-step frame that blends classic bike design with easy, approachable geometry—all in a lightweight package made for navigating busy streets, bike paths, and everyday trips around town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by a whisper-quiet 500W motor with speeds up to 28 mph, the XPress Lite makes quick work of commutes without weighing you down. Its slim, semi-integrated battery keeps the frame looking clean and provides up to 45 miles of range, while 27.5-inch slick tires and a lightweight aluminum fork create a nimble, efficient ride made for pavement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there’s plenty of performance packed into its sleek frame. 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