Originally Posted by
valentinodel
The seat post measures exactly 56 cm but the bike seems considerably smaller than either my Ironman 56CM or the Torpado 56CM. It is also about 1 3/4 pounds lighter than Ironman and 3 lbs. lighter than the Torp. Somewhat unfair comparison though since those bikes have heavier stems and bars and grip shifters and different wheels.
I took it for a short ride and came to the conclusion that it is considerably more flexible than the Ironman or the Torpado. Is this typical? Seamed to me like the fork much more flexible than those of the other bikes.
That's interesting. Mine is 60 cm, and while larger frames flex more than smaller frames for obvious reasons, I find the Centurion Equipe ride a nearly perfect compromise between stiffness and comfort. It does flex somewhat (like any frame) but I wouldn't describe it as whippy. Of course, I can't compare it to an Ironman or Torpado. I do believe your frame size would be built with Columbus SL, which is thinner than the SP/SL mix that most likely comprises my frame. So, it's possible the SL tubes are thinner than those on your Ironman and Torpado.