Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Corrales New Mexico
Bikes: Kona with Campy 8, Lynskey Ti with Rival, Bianchi pista, Raleigh Team Frame with SRAM Red, Specialized Stump Jumper, Surley Big Dummy
Compact frames are like stockings. They give the impression that you have long legs. Having said that and riding for a while with horizontalish frames, my Lynskey made compact frame is fantastic. There is room for bottles and I have a small frame.
But if I were to get a steel frame. I would go for the straight tube.