compact versus horizontal top tube for climbing

[catch]

Is there a significant difference between compact geomtery frameas and horizontal toptube frames when it comes to stiifness/weight for climbing. I am about to a buy a fuji full carbon bike that does not have a compact geometry - I am keen on climbing a number of alpine climbs. Should I go for the Scott CR1 compact carbon bike?

 

[boudreaux]

Is there a significant difference between compact geomtery frameas and horizontal toptube frames when it comes to stiifness/weight for climbing. I am about to a buy a fuji full carbon bike that does not have a compact geometry - I am keen on climbing a number of alpine climbs. Should I go for the Scott CR1 compact carbon bike?

It makes no difference.Unless one is a noodle regardless of geometry.

 

[catch]

It makes no difference.Unless one is a noodle regardless of geometry.

When you say noodle - do you mean skinny?
I dont think that I am a noodle but I do weigh 68 kg at 5'10''
Does it make a difference as the weight with compacts is supposed to be generally less than standard equivalents

 

[artmichalek]

When you say noodle - do you mean skinny?
I dont think that I am a noodle but I do weigh 68 kg at 5'10''
Does it make a difference as the weight with compacts is supposed to be generally less than standard equivalents

He's talking about the frame. A frame can be either ultra stiff or ultra flexy (noodle) regardless of whether or not it's a compact. There's also no inherent weight difference.

 

[catch]

He's talking about the frame. A frame can be either ultra stiff or ultra flexy (noodle) regardless of whether or not it's a compact. There's also no inherent weight difference.

Cheers for that - so it does not matter as long as the frame is is stiff and light.
Is there any particular point to having a compact?

 

[artmichalek]

Cheers for that - so it does not matter as long as the frame is is stiff and light.
Is there any particular point to having a compact?

Search the forum. There are at least a half dozen threads on this.

 

[RC2]

Cheers for that - so it does not matter as long as the frame is is stiff and light.
Is there any particular point to having a compact?

Yes, the only point would be everything else about the bike fits better than the one w/conventional geometry. Sloping TT is only an aesthetic thing.