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An oversized frame???

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Old 03-09-05 | 03:25 AM
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An oversized frame???

What does it mean when a bike says it has an 'oversized frame', specifically '7005 DB Oversized Frame". Does this mean that the frame, is actually bigger than the specification it is given (e.g. a 58cm is bigger than an ordinary 58) or what?
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Old 03-09-05 | 03:32 AM
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No, depending on the context in which it is used, oversize generally means larger diameter tubes used most often in reference to aluminium frames.
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7005 (Alu alloy type) DB (double butted) oversize (large diameter tubing).
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