- Jan 30, 2010
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The classical style of a horizontal top tube is the most visually pleasing part of a frame, in my humble opinion.
What is the point of the compact/sloping geometry, and why are so many carbon fibre bike manufacturers adopting this style?
Is it a weight saving thing? (i.e. making a compact geometry would literally use less materials than the traditional geom. - bigger triangle)
I think compact geometry/sloping top tubes are the most ugly thing going around on a a road bike, and I would love if someone can explain the non image based reasons as to why they are making them?
Also, time trial bikes, in general, use a horizontal top tube? But the same bike manufacturer might use a sloping top tube for their road bike... Why?
Enlighten me!!
What is the point of the compact/sloping geometry, and why are so many carbon fibre bike manufacturers adopting this style?
Is it a weight saving thing? (i.e. making a compact geometry would literally use less materials than the traditional geom. - bigger triangle)
I think compact geometry/sloping top tubes are the most ugly thing going around on a a road bike, and I would love if someone can explain the non image based reasons as to why they are making them?
Also, time trial bikes, in general, use a horizontal top tube? But the same bike manufacturer might use a sloping top tube for their road bike... Why?
Enlighten me!!