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Old 02-03-2016, 01:59 PM
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aesthetics, which do you think looks better assuming everything else is equal
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Old 02-03-2016, 02:07 PM
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If you're buying the bike for me, I'd take traditional.
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Old 02-03-2016, 02:29 PM
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Well if Traditional fit is dead on seems like that's the proper choice. The sloping looks fast sitting still- both are very cool.
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Old 02-03-2016, 02:36 PM
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IMO, the only reason is if space is tight btwn the saddle and top tube.

But, to be sure, just get 2 built and send me the one you don't like

?tw, which frame are you getting?
2012 - C59 Italia (will post some pics after I purchase). I'm sticking with the Traditional Geo - thanks for any/all input.
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Old 02-03-2016, 07:35 PM
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I went with sloping because the geometry was more favorable for me. I am thrilled with the cosmetics of the sloping. On the side, this C60 is one of the best riding bikes I have ever tried. Just subtle and exceptional all the time. I hope you love yours. Go with the one that speaks to you. No mistakes here.
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Old 02-09-2016, 03:20 PM
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Thanks for all the help/assistance. I went for the Traditional frame. Bought a NOS 2012 C59 - Europcar Green. Happy 84th birthday Ernesto!



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Old 02-09-2016, 03:40 PM
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Kat pal, that's an awesome looking frame you got there. Can you do me a favor? Keep that steerer tube a bit longer, don't cut it down too much and definitely don't do what some of the crazy cats here do with " slamming their stem ". That way if you ever sell it, I might actually be able to fit on that frame.

And yes, you can put as many spacers on top as you like, yup, you heard it first from me.
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Old 02-09-2016, 03:51 PM
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I'm sticking with the Traditional Geo - thanks for any/all input.
Good call. Traditional is what all the kewl kids ride. Now you can be a kewl kid, too.
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Old 02-09-2016, 04:08 PM
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Congrats on the new frame!
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Old 02-09-2016, 04:09 PM
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Very nice!
Now get to work and then post pic's of the completed build
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Old 02-09-2016, 04:17 PM
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Wow - that's hot. Good call on traditional for the small frame size. Sloping would've looked tiny.
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Old 02-09-2016, 04:32 PM
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I happen to think my C-50 sloper in the same size looks ok

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Old 02-09-2016, 04:36 PM
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I happen to think my C-50 sloper in the same size looks ok
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Old 02-09-2016, 04:53 PM
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congrats, it looks great! I love that paint scheme!
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