Originally Posted by
Cyclebum
Top tube length is nearly as important as standover, maybe more so. Generally, ppl who tour prefer a more upright position than the racing dudes. This tends to translate into shorter top tubes.
Sorry Cyclebum, I will respectfully disagree. A shorter top tube will result in a smaller frame size, and a smaller frame will have a shorter head tube. A shorter head tube will result in lower handlebars and lower handlebars will result in a less upright position.