Originally Posted by wroomwroomoops
So, I realized I like frames which are 54 or even 56, except for the standover height - because I'm only 171cm tall, and have relatively short legs, too.
Also, I like to have the seat relatively high for my height, too.
So, am I condemned to use women's frames
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As the other poster said, you'd probably be WORSE off on a women's frame. They will typically have a shorter reach versus Standover...
I don't know if Diamondback exists in the same sense that they do in the states over in Europe (I'm not sure...) But they have an UNGODLY compact geometry. We're talking a 50cm seat tube (Center to top) to a 56CM Effective Top Tube.
For reference, a Specialized Allez has a geometry closer to a 52cm Seat tube (Center to top) to a 56cm effective top tube.
If they don't exist over there check if another company has a similar geometry setup. They can't be the only company that have a setup like that.
Worst comes to worst I can smuggle one over, just pay for the frame, plane ticket, and my beer at Tavastia.
