Lou Holtman wrote:
Op 27-4-2012 17:31, SMS schreef:
Does any major manufacturer still makes non-compact frame road bikes for
sale in the U.S.?

Friend is looking for a new road bike and is about to give up on shops
and go to bikesdirect.com. He's willing to spend about $2K, which rules
out all the custom frames which are still normal size. He needs a 56cm
frame.

There are still a couple of touring bikes made in non-compact frame
designs, but he wants something lighter (the touring bikes are all steel
frames and the wheels are heavier as well).

Tell him that there is nothing wrong with a slightly sloping toptube.
Longer headtube, more comfortable position possible without an ugly
stack of spacers etc.

Lou

That's true but if one prefers a level top tube there are
well priced good quality Italian built Torelli Corsa frames:

http://torelli.com/frames/torelli/st...sa-strada.html

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