I am considering either the Specialized Globe San Francisco or Vienna model of bikes. None of my local dealers have either of these bikes but they are willing to order one in with no obligation to buy. I am wondering which one has a more upright riding position.

Vienna San Francisco
Size 53cm 17.5in
Seat-Tube Length, B-B Center to Top 490mm 445mm
Top-Tube Length, Horizontal 580mm 585mm
B-B Drop 65mm 35mm
Chain-Stay Length 455mm 410mm
Seat-Tube Angle 74.5° 73°
Head-Tube Angle 69° 71°
Fork Rake 51mm 51mm
Trail 82mm 64mm
Front-Center 667mm 640mm
Wheelbase 1109mm 1057mm
Stand-Over Height 777mm 720mm
Head-Tube Length 190mm 180mm
Handle-Bar Width 620mm 600mm
TT is measured horizontally from center of HT to center of ST


Any help is appreciated. Thanks in Advance.

Just looking at the pictures it looks like the vienna is slightly more upright, but I'd await someone elses input before buying!

From a quick glance, they both look very similar. It seems like it's the same bike but offered in two different wheel sizes.

You can probably affect the upright riding posture more by swapping out the straight bar and installing North Road style handlebars instead.

I dont have any hands on experience with either bikes so better wait for other opinions.

As an employee for a Specialized Dealer: the Vienna is more upright.

Thanks for the replies, I thought the Vienna was more upright but just wanted a seconded opinion. How do you think the Vienna's geometry would compare to the Swobo Dixon. Thanks.

I've ridden both - the Vienna is more upright *by far*. The Vienna is designed to be upright and comfy. The San Fransico puts you in a very mountain bike, weight-on-the-hands position that's quick and dodgy but very non-upright.