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Originally posted by island911
Yeah, that is wrong.

edit . . .for the same wall tube, the larger triangle will be stiffer. Though, torsion may be improved, w/ shorter tubes . ..but that not the triangle stiffness.
Yes! That is a great point. I think that some mfgs have used compact geometry as a cheap short cut to lower frame weights without informing consumers of the drawbacks (why would they). Its left to shop employees to try explaining the difference to a customer. Hence the mass confusion and varying opinions on the subject.
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