[Gall]

Hello,

I am thinking about this frame. http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Full-carbon-3K-Weave-Road-Frame-48cm-Fork-/360287794097?pt=Road_Bikes

What gets me is that its a 48 cm with a 54.6 cm top tube and a 14.5 cm head tube.

These numbers seem long for a 48 seat tube.

Is this a typo or am I reading this wrong?

Thanks!

 

[CougarTrek]

You aren't reading it wrong, and it is long for a 48. Is it a typo? I'm guessing not; I certainly wouldn't be spending my $ on it hoping it was. Ask the seller to confirm geometry if you are serious about it.

 

[Dave Hickey]

Semi compact geometry.... Virtual seat tube would be around 54cm

 

[Wyatt963]

It's a compact frame, Giant bike frames use that design. I personally don't like them, I know the upside is a lighter, stiffer frame, but the downside is the limited space for water bottles, because of the smaller frame triangle.

 

[Ventruck]

Very misleading geo. I use a Giant compact frame. Supposedly the effective TT is 58cm, but it really comes out to a "55.5cm" labeled frame, as I know for a fact that a 56cm CAAD8 felt big for me. I love it nonetheless ride-wise.

Haven't been able to really get a thorough comparison with non-compact frames to live with, but I can say, "hay look how much seatpoast I need!" It's "versatile" fit imo. With a short seat tube, could somewhat emulate a fit for an undersized rider with a shorter stem, but eh.

 

[SaxyBiker]

Hello,

I am thinking about this frame. http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Full-carbon-3K-Weave-Road-Frame-48cm-Fork-/360287794097?pt=Road_Bikes

What gets me is that its a 48 cm with a 54.6 cm top tube and a 14.5 cm head tube.

These numbers seem long for a 48 seat tube.

Is this a typo or am I reading this wrong?

Thanks!

Looks likes the Seat Tube measures: 480mm C to T or 48cm

 

[Ventruck]

Looks likes the Seat Tube measures: 480mm C to T or 48cm

...I believe that was already understood.