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Headwinds
01-17-2006, 12:29 PM
Do you know if cross bikes use sloping top tubes these days? I have not seen too many cross bikes with slopinmg top tubes...

Any pictures?

coylifut
01-17-2006, 12:34 PM
Do you know if cross bikes use sloping top tubes these days? I have not seen too many cross bikes with slopinmg top tubes...

Any pictures?

yes manny of them do. the Kona and Gunnar come to mind as well as the new Specialized.

shinomaster
01-17-2006, 01:30 PM
same with Giant and IF apparently.

zank
01-17-2006, 01:31 PM
Many do, but I would suggest a horizontal TT if at all possible. More shoulder room, easier to stand upright and hold the TT as you approach a hurdle, etc.