Originally Posted by coleadam
what is the advantage/disadvantage of a sloping top tube? I'm in the market for a new frame (spring time) something intermediate and i see a lot of newer bikes w/ sloping top tubes. It looks a little weird but i've never road a bike with a sloping top tube. any input would be helpful. thanks
if anyone has frame recomendations in the $300 range that would be cool.
The sloping tube compacts the frame, shortening your reach to the bars and positions you in a more upright/comfortable riding position.