Cyclocross - No compact cross frames?

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IcySmooth51
11-01-04, 01:17 PM
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?


bac
11-01-04, 01:19 PM
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
11-01-04, 01:53 PM
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
11-01-04, 10:20 PM
Tsunami Compact Cyclocross@ chuckbikes.com

soma double cross and interloc crossfire are both compact.

bpave777
11-01-04, 11:13 PM
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
11-02-04, 06:48 PM
i'm sure. i have one.

mosovich
11-02-04, 07:33 PM
Ck out ALAN. Euromedia has them and they stock small, med. and larges. They have a semi sloping top tube.