traditional geometry carbon frames?
03-23-10 | 04:59 PM
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tomahawk
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Traditional geometry carbon frame suggestions, please!
I prefer traditional geometry and am looking for a frame with a top tube that is exactly level with the ground or slightly upward sloping. Most of the frames I have come across seem to be slightly downward sloping. I currently ride a 58cm Specialized Tarmac which fits me well, but I feel much more natural on bikes with traditional geometry. I would very much appreciate your suggestions. Thanks!
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03-23-10 | 05:15 PM
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Bikes: Specialized Tarmac SL2, Specialized Tarmac SL, Giant TCR Composite, Specialized StumpJumper Expert HT
I prefer traditional geometry and am looking for a frame with a top tube that is exactly level with the ground or slightly upward sloping. Most of the frames I have come across seem to be slightly downward sloping. I currently ride a 58cm Specialized Tarmac which fits me well, but I feel much more natural on bikes with traditional geometry. I would very much appreciate your suggestions. Thanks!
03-23-10 | 05:25 PM
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tomahawk
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Yeah I realize that, sorry I didn't clarify why I felt better on traditional. it's the visual aspect for me. I like to look down and see a level tube. Downward sloping just doesn't look right to me and that gives me an less natural feeling on the bike.
03-23-10 | 05:43 PM
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Calfee. There is a 58 on eBay right now. You can transfer the warranty on a used Calfee which is something I haven't seen any other bike frame builders do.
Here is an Ebay auction
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Here is an Ebay auction
https://tinyurl.com/ygpsnnn
Here is a video review
https://tinyurl.com/yfmcz43
03-23-10 | 05:43 PM
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03-23-10 | 05:54 PM
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03-23-10 | 05:56 PM
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i'll try again
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03-23-10 | 06:00 PM
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03-24-10 | 06:41 AM
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I agree with you on the looks. But one quick thing to note is that "compact" geometries (ie. sloping top tubes) actually lower the center of gravity of the frame, so it does affect the handling of the bike (beyond the usual things like being stiffer and slightly lighter)...