[IcySmooth51]

Why is it that cross bikes don't use compact geometry? the only bike I can find that does is a Felt. Is it strength/durability issues?

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[bac]

Why is it that cross bikes don't use compact geometry? the only bike I can find that does is a Felt. Is it strength/durability issues?

Shouldering.

[DPCX]

http://www.giantbicycles.com/us/030.000.000/030.000.006.asp?dealerid=&dealercountry=&lYear=2004&bikesection=8840&range=171&model=10862

http://www.k2bike.com/news/071604.asp

[weather]

Tsunami Compact Cyclocross@ chuckbikes.com

soma double cross and interloc crossfire are both compact.

[bpave777]

are you sure the Soma Double Cross is compact? i don't think it has a sloping top tube. isn't that the indicator?

[weather]

i'm sure. i have one.

[mosovich]

Ck out ALAN. Euromedia has them and they stock small, med. and larges. They have a semi sloping top tube.