step-through

Hence the step-through, "girl's," frame; the chain case to keep the fabric away from the greasy chain; the basket, rack, fenders, and wide seat.

Maria Rodale: BikeTown Africa: Transforming Rwanda Maria Rodale 2011

The bike's step-through frame makes hopping on and off a breeze, while its swept-back handlebars (with cushy grips) ensure an upright, more natural riding posture.

The Folding Bike Goes Cool Michael Hsu 2010

Hence the step-through, "girl's," frame; the chain case to keep the fabric away from the greasy chain; the basket, rack, fenders, and wide seat.

Maria Rodale: BikeTown Africa: Transforming Rwanda Maria Rodale 2011

It's sexy and would make an awesome city bike, but if I'm going to ride a bike I want it to be a bike, not a step-through in drag.

Aprilia finally puts Mana X into photo studio - Hell For Leather 2008

He's put in a lot of miles on recumbent bicycles and knows a thing or two about aerodynamics, so the first thing he did was convert the Inova to a recumbent by moving the seat waaaay down on the bike's step-through frame and moving the footpegs.

Wired Top Stories 2010

Anyone want a "men's" crappy old ten-speed with a step-through frame?

Anarchy for Sale: No Brakes, No Masters BikeSnobNYC 2009

Note that the step-through frame obviates the need for a top tube pad.

Archive 2009-03-01 BikeSnobNYC 2009

Note that the step-through frame obviates the need for a top tube pad.

Cape Fear: Cycling Fashion's Reign of Terror Continues BikeSnobNYC 2009

They have a lot more storage space, plus the easy step-through seating and lack of manual gear-shifting makes riding a lot easier.

Personal Picks: Scooters and motorcycles 2009

They have a lot more storage space, plus the easy step-through seating and lack of manual gear-shifting makes riding a lot easier.

Personal Picks: Scooters and motorcycles 2009