Originally Posted by PenguinDeD
I was watching the Giro yesterday, and saw that all the bikes had a top tube that sloped down. Why is that? Is it to put the rider in a more powerful position?
What does the sloped top tube accomplish that tweaking your seat and handlebars couldn't?
Thats a compact frame... dunno quite what it means maybe better comfort... Sorry I dont have the patience to google and pose...
