Originally Posted by Hopetoditchcar
what makes the gemoetry more relaxed and comfortable?
It's the head angle and wheel base. Even though it use a compact frame for sizing the main points hubs, handle bars, saddle and BB and angles are a Italian stage bike compared to crit bikes.
Here is a little article on Italian geometry. go to the "Italian "STAGE GEOMETRY"" section
http://www.smartcycles.com/stage_bikes.htm