dobler
07-07-04, 12:25 PM
what exactly is and does compact geometry do for a rider, and what is the difference between an italian setup and us setup if any?
Road Cycling - compact road geometry
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Trek Rider
07-07-04, 12:31 PM
Compact Geometry frames have a sloping top tube whereas traditional frames have a more horizontal top tube.
Compact geometry allows some riders to be fit to a bike easier than on a traditional frame. (i.e. Long arms and short legs.) Standover height is less an issue with a compact frame.
It also allows manufacturers to reduce the number of frames they have to build (48,50,52,54,56,58,60,62 vs S,M,L), and LBS,s don't have to stock as many to get someone fitted fairly decent.
Compact geometry allows some riders to be fit to a bike easier than on a traditional frame. (i.e. Long arms and short legs.) Standover height is less an issue with a compact frame.
It also allows manufacturers to reduce the number of frames they have to build (48,50,52,54,56,58,60,62 vs S,M,L), and LBS,s don't have to stock as many to get someone fitted fairly decent.
nutbag
07-07-04, 09:10 PM
This has been discussed many times on the forum. Here's a couple of earlier threads :)
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=49639&highlight=compact
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=26661&highlight=compact
To find old threads on the forum, the "Search The Forums" function at the top of the page is fantastic, but I tiny bit slow.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=49639&highlight=compact
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=26661&highlight=compact
To find old threads on the forum, the "Search The Forums" function at the top of the page is fantastic, but I tiny bit slow.