not necessarily. If you like it sure but some companies do sloping, some don't so it depends what bike you're looking at. I'd say go for overall fit and feel, not sloping vs. traditional.

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Free shot was offered after all :D

But seriously, if you buy a properly fitted bike then construction method versus rider size is not a consideration. Either will work for you. The compact frame is design to be stiffer about the drivetrain (for roadies that means possibly faster acceleration), that's all.

I'm the same height as you and ride a normal geometry frame. Hasn't hurt me so far.

You could go and buy this stuff or just do what many medicos and tatooist do. Past plenty of Bepanthin (Baby rash cream) and cover with Glad Wrap. Heals up in a few days and the skin is as soft as... :D

a pain in the arse to sleep with all that on though, I had a few uncomfortable nights with my arm wrapped up like a ham.

Yeah but your kin was soft as a baby's bum when it healed!! :D

I did, off course, mean 'skin', not kin...Well maybe for the Tasmanians... ;)

Hey! I resemble that remark :rolleyes:

In case you missed it http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=114668. The 'dictionary' has hours of humour

Thylacine got a mention on ABC last night :)

And I just got approval for the cyclo-cross race in September, looks like I've got work to do.

There's a celebrity in our midst....

Details?

on which? you wanna know more about Thylacine? :rolleyes: It was part of the quiz on 702ABC, what's the proper name for the Tasmanian Tiger.

Dave Foster.

who's he?

<------- check the new avatar, nice !!

WHO'S HE**********?? HEATHEN!!!


http://www.davidfoster.com.au/online_shop.php



PS....I can't see those things. Think I have it switched orf.

Get your heaters and woolly mitts ready lads, it's snowing in Jindabyne. Summer was nice while it lasted :(

Oh look at that, the Winter Solstice just passed by. We're heading back toward summer again. whoop! :D

oh yeah, him, i thought you were on about some bike racer you couldn't beat back in the glory days :)

he's a big dude him !!! His younguns are huge too, big future in choppin'

Are the rainbow trout rising? I took a beautiful 5 lber out of there a few years back at about this time of year. My fingers are still thawing. :)

Coupla interestin items in the bargain bin at Renegade

http://www.renegadecycles.com.au/thi...bargainbin.htm

TIME ROAD PEDALS IMPACT - TITANIUM MAGNESIUM
Were $799.95 Now $499.95 :eek: The sale price is nearly as much as my whole bike cost!!

longer colder days ahead, woo hoo !! And I JUST got a new light for my bike, perfect timing....

Dun worry, you'll still need it until mid Sept. Halogen or HID?

Good news... let me know what I can do to help...

I hope your referring to the cyclocross event and not the long, cold days :eek:

LOL, mmmmmmm, I need a cuddle.

dunno, SLED technology, whatever that means. I'll tell you when I get it opened up and read about it.