I believe my frame had two waterbottle cage mounts because I remember I went from two (on my Raleigh) to only one on my Holdsworth. Also when looking for a new bike I test rode an Alan aluminum just long enough to know it was a noodle. I mean a noooooooooooooodle. If I had an Alan frame it would be all yours.

I think when you ride your Guerciotti you will find that there is a big difference between a great frame and a decent one. It was like night and between my Raleigh and my Holdsworth.

Also to the original poster the spindle length can make a difference but should not contribute that much. Once again I am saying that frame is junk or he is too big for it. To be honest I think it is a combination of both. The frame quality is probably not that great (or maybe defective) and he is probably just be too big for it.