Originally Posted by
hfbill
t's just my personal preference. I've read many studies comparing the two and they're usually along the lines of "on one hand blah blah blah, but on the other hand blah blah blah", are generally inconclusive, and end up leaving it to personal preference. For example, one such study concluded that the compact frames were more aerodynamic, but when you put a rider on it, its "advantage" disappears.
I feel the same way but it's strictly for aesthetic reasons. Top tube should be horizontal, stem should parallel the top tube, rear racks should be horizontal as well. Probably a minority opinion. (Yeah, I know, you have to make the bike fit and you can only buy what the market offers...)