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Old 08-29-06, 08:57 AM
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The Giant is one of the MOST compact of the compact cross frames. I ride a Kona, which is semi-sloping, and have no trouble shouldering. I should point out, moreover, that it's nice to have a sloping top-tube when you slip in the mud on a mount and miss the saddle.
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