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From: Whittier
Bikes: 1973 Colnago Super, Litespeed Classic , Pinarello Gavia TSX,Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra,Eddy Merckx EMX-5 , Eddy Merckx AXM , Vitus 979 KAS. Diamant SLX,60's Meteor , Giordana Gravel Bike mod
Most Italian bike frames came with Longer top tube lengths,The stretched out classic road racing riding position led to the longer top tube. Most of all my Italian frames have this thing in common, I do have a Concorde that has equal length top and down tube sizing.
Of course Criterium frames dont fall under this guideline.
Beater frames are cheap and easy to come by, just measure the 2 lengths, find what you need and you'll be o.k.