Originally Posted by
Norel
Good evening,
Forgot to mention on my previous post...
I chose a diamond frame because it made it easier for me to lift the bike while climbing the stairs in my apartment building. The step trough wasn't as "friendly" for these daily "manoeuvers".
Norel
Sometimes I carry my bike with my hand holding it at the downtube, just next to the crankset. The saddle usually ends up just over my shoulder. A step-thru frame could be carried the same way.