| Re: Compact Geometry Question
On Feb 4, 11:04 pm, Scott <nos...@null.com> wrote:
> Hi, I have been out of the road cycling scene for more than 10 years. I
> want to get back into it and I am looking for a new bike. I see a lot
> of bikes with "Compact" geometries. I have read that this is to make it
> easier to fit a bike to the customer because the manufacturer only
> needs to make a few frame sizes.
Not exactly. In an attempt to make fewer sizes and save money, the
manufacturer will 'say' more people fit their frames..just fewer sizes
is all and harder to get exact sizing. Kinda like shoes not coming in
1/2 sizes anymore...yes 'more' will fit a size 9, cuz 8.5 and 9.5
don't exist.
>
> Can anyone describe to me the pros and cons of these geometries vs more
> traditional ones?
Except for small riders that have a standover issue(lowering top tube/
seat cluster per top tube length) or somebody that wants to ride
sitting upright(lengthening the headtube) there are no advantages of
compact over horizontal top tubes. The knuckleheads at the bike shop
will spew things like 'stiffer' and 'lighter' and 'better fitting' but
that's hogwash.
>
> Thanks,
> Scott
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