Originally Posted by
johann
I always thought that sloping top tubes were a function of bike manufacturers wanting to make a smaller number of frame sizes, that is a particular frame size can be fitted to a wider variety of rider sizes. Probably because they make "standover" height/clearance less of an issue.
Another reason for the sloping top tube is to achieve a more compact frame geometry, and I suppose a lighter bike (?) with a shorter wheelbase and theoretically "quicker" handling.
Personally I do not find the sloping top tube aesthetically pleasing.
That is what I hear too...higher quality bikes used to come in 2cm increments with larger skips on the upper and lower end of the scale. Now they come in 5 sizes if you are lucky 3 if you aren't and in some cases...one
Aaron
