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Vamoots: classic vs compact
Last Post 08/15/2013 04:12 PM by ChinookPass .. 2 Replies.
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ChinookPass
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| 08/14/2013 11:18 AM |
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Shopping for a new summer bike, for weekends, commuting, long mtn rides. Deciding between the classic frame and the compact. Looks like the compact has internal routing which I'm not crazy about but I do like a fast responsive bike for the hills. Which would you prefer? |
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bobswire
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| 08/15/2013 10:07 AM |
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Both are great handling bikes, I doubt you'd be able to feel much of a difference between the two beyond esthetics.
Personally I prefer classic look.
I miss mine, finances forced me to sell. 
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ChinookPass
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| 08/15/2013 04:12 PM |
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Yeah, I guess we are talking a one degree difference in head tube angle, 0.2cm bb drop, and 1cm chainstay difference so I'm leaning toward the compact, largely due to the tighter rear end ;>). Decisions decisions. It is a good choice to have I guess, in the scheme of things.
Too bad you had to sell, Bob. Did you ever get an opportunity to ride both geometries? Differences are even slighter down in your size. |
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