question on Giant compact frames

"BillX" <[email hidden]> wrote in news:b31b1l$vt$1@ngspool-
d02.news.aol.com:

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I usually ride a 57-58cm frame however my understanding is that Giant's "large" frame is only 54
cm. Can anyone explain the difference and how a shorter frame fits a taller rider?

Compact frames don't use normal geometry, so you can't directly compare tube lengths with normal
geometry bicycles. Many manufacturers list "virtual" seat tube and top tube measurements so you can
compare. If yours does not, just take a test ride and buy what feels comfortable. If your dealer
won't let you take a ride, shop elsewhere.

Ken

"BillX" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

I usually ride a 57-58cm frame however my understanding is that Giant's "large" frame is only 54
cm. Can anyone explain the difference and how a shorter frame fits a taller rider?

Here's what Giant says.

giant-bicycles.com050.025.000.aspOpen ↗ .000

Paul J Pharr

"BillX" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

I usually ride a 57-58cm frame however my understanding is that Giant's "large" frame is only 54
cm. Can anyone explain the difference and how a shorter frame fits a taller rider?

With a silly looking looooong seat post. --Jim

Meccanico di Bici said:

"BillX" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

I usually ride a 57-58cm frame however my understanding is that Giant's "large" frame is only 54
cm. Can anyone explain the difference and how a shorter frame fits a taller rider?

With a silly looking looooong seat post. --Jim

I like mine. I think it looks cool.
--
Michael MacClancy