Originally Posted by
repechage
I have a Confente and a Medici in the same size.
The bikes are similar in seat tube length and top tube length but are otherwise very different in handling.
I have a 1982 Medici that is very nice , given the price I paid for it. It is a 60cm and a great riding bike , but a bit twitchy on turns. That doesn't keep me from having fun on it and it is in fantastic condition . I attributed the condition to the bike being just a bit small for me . My ideal size is 63cm and I am building a Medici now that is my size so I will find out. It would be interesting to , as you have done , compare like sizes with similar looking bikes. I have seen more than one Confente in person and can verify the beauty of those bikes but I have no idea of how they would handle with my odd long legs and short trunk. (6'1" with 35" inseam)