Originally Posted by BluesDawg
red apples and sweet oranges
I think it causes confusion to keep using the term "compact geometry".
Although there are angles involved in each, so "geometry" is involved in each, compact vs. traditional style frames is one thing and relaxed vs. aggressive geometry is a completely different thing.
Isn't compact geometry just defined by a dropped top tube, and perhaps an extra-short chainstay? Everything else is dictated by the needs to fit the rider and to provide good handlling and steering response.