What makes the compact frame, "compact." Why was it developed and what are the advantages over a traditionally horizontal top tube?
I must admit to favoring the "look" of a traditional top tube, (somehow, the weird angle of the compact frame top tube looks unsafe to me), but maybe I'm missing something?
I must admit to favoring the "look" of a traditional top tube, (somehow, the weird angle of the compact frame top tube looks unsafe to me), but maybe I'm missing something?