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Bikes: 1990 Specialized Sirrus Triple, 1985 Trek 460, 2005 Lemond Tourmalet, 1984 Schwinn LeTour 'Luxe, 1988 Trek 400T, 1985 Trek 450, 1997 Lemond Zurich, 1993 Diamond Back Apex, 1988 Schwinn Circuit, 1988 Schwinn Prologue, 1978 Trek TX700, Sannino
Most frames are roughly square c-c at around 56cm. Below that and the top tube is longer than the seat tube. Above and the top tube is shorter. There are exceptions but that rule holds true for the majority of lugged steel road frames. A frame of say 60x57 would be common.