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I think the bottom line in picking a frame design comes down to finding a comfortable fit that you like the looks of. I've had both styles of frames and my Giant seems to be the bike that I can ride the longest without getting sore. I've owned 3 different Giant compact bikes and you always think you can find something better out there but I always come back the TCR model. Plus every time I look at it it reminds me of the great 2002 TDF.