I agree with BD about the slower steering. I ride a couple of bikes and one is Race Geometry. The steering is so responsive on the race geometry and I like it that way. The other is not relaxed geometry but I do find that I have to think about steering more as it just does not turn as quick. May seem stupid to say that but that is how the bikes feel. Of course if I used the other bike more- It could be that the race Geometry bike would be Twitchy But for me that is not the case.

And Compact frame -- You either like it or you don't. You generally find that us shorter riders prefer the compact frame as it allows more Clearance over a Standard frame. Position of bars- saddle and pedals can be set the same on a compact as on a standard frame.