Originally Posted by JunkYardBike
Well, part of the reason is some of the rigs I see listed in the "Pictures" sticky here and elsewhere. Many of these have very tall seatposts and very high stems. Are these people simply making due, or would they be better off having a "properly" fitted frame?
And, yes, my preference would be a fitted frame, but another $300 isn't chump change to me...
Either they are compact frames or frames that are too small and the owner is trying to make due.
You don't need to spend $300 on a frame if you can't afford it. If you can find one too small for an affordable price you can find one that fits for an affordable price, you just must be patient.