Thread: Racing geometry- why?
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Old 05-29-05 | 02:09 PM
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From: Might as well be underwater because I make less drag than a torpedoE (no aero bars here though)
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?
It is said to reduce the weight of the frame somewhat (reduces seat tube height and seat stay length).

Part of this weight savings is offset by the longer seat post needed.
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