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Old 07-12-12, 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by BijouBikeNoob
WTF. Please explain. Do you have proof to back that up?
Yes. It's general knowledge that the diamond shape in bicycle frames, has been perfected for well over a hundred and thirty years. Female oriented "step thru" frames were just designed for the convenience of women to wear skirts and dresses while cycling. This design lacks the diamond shaped geometry and thus, weakens the frame.

Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Step-through_frame
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