Is the Allez Comp '05 a compact frame?

[Ruff_Ryder]

Hi,

Can someone tell me if the Specialized Allez Comp 2005 is a compact frame? Here it is:

http://specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?arc=2005&spid=9625&JServSessionIdroot=vm6xd8bv3m.j27006&bikeTab=story

It looks compact to me... But the website does not mention that it is a compact frame anywhere...

If it is compact, should i be getting a frame which is of larger or smaller sizing than a conventional frame?

Thanks.

 

[shannons dad]

Hi,

Can someone tell me if the Specialized Allez Comp 2005 is a compact frame? Here it is:

http://specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?arc=2005&spid=9625&JServSessionIdroot=vm6xd8bv3m.j27006&bikeTab=story

It looks compact to me... But the website does not mention that it is a compact frame anywhere...

If it is compact, should i be getting a frame which is of larger or smaller sizing than a conventional frame?

Thanks.

A compact frame will always have a sloping top tube whereas your traditional frame has a horizontal top tube. There isn't much difference between the two types regarding geometry or sizes other than that a compact will give you a bit more crotch clearance.

 

[lwedge]

Hi,

Can someone tell me if the Specialized Allez Comp 2005 is a compact frame? Here it is:

http://specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?arc=2005&spid=9625&JServSessionIdroot=vm6xd8bv3m.j27006&bikeTab=story

It looks compact to me... But the website does not mention that it is a compact frame anywhere...

If it is compact, should i be getting a frame which is of larger or smaller sizing than a conventional frame?

Thanks.

Compact.

Compacts basically use the same formula as conventional's but sizing in compacts is achieved primarily through seat tube and stem length.


http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13014&bikeTab=techspec
Lw

 

[melslur]

It is a compact. I bought one a few weeks ago. However, it's sold based on the equivelent size, so a "54" has a seat tube length (centre to top) of 50cm, and a top tube length of 54.8 cm Check out www.specialized.com for the geometry.

 

[Ruff_Ryder]

thank yall

 

[dhk]

Compact.

Compacts basically use the same formula as conventional's but sizing in compacts is achieved primarily through seat tube and stem length.


http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13014&bikeTab=techspec
Lw

Disagree with your fit advice. The website link shows that the Allez compact frame come sized and fit just like traditional frames, with an appropriate top tube length that matches the seat tube sizing. Believe effective TT length is the key fit dimension, and just as important for a compact frame as a traditional one.

 

[dhk]

Compact.

Compacts basically use the same formula as conventional's but sizing in compacts is achieved primarily through seat tube and stem length.


http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13014&bikeTab=techspec
Lw

Disagree with your fit advice. The website link shows that the Allez compact frame come sized and fit just like traditional frames, with an appropriate top tube length that matches the seat tube sizing. Believe effective TT length is the key fit dimension, and just as important for a compact frame as a traditional one.

 

[lwedge]

I was thinking Cannondale.

 

[lwedge]

I was thinking Cannondale.

 

[lwedge]

I was thinking "GIANT" compact frames.

Sorry for the mis-information......... MUST GET SLEEP!


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