Project CompactTM
Better bikes for smaller humans
Smaller frame sizes have traditionally inherited many geometry quirks from their larger counterparts as a result of simple scaling down. For many shorter riders, this creates fit challenges they thought they had to live with. Thanks to our Project Compact, those days are no more.
We teamed up with bike fitter and physio MarksWalter and, together with input from a dream team of international test riders, found a suite of clever changes to solve these issues. The geometries we've created in Project Compact offer the best possible base to find your perfect position on the bike. Using steeper seat angles, taller headtubes and zero offset seat posts makes it possible for smaller riders to sit less stretched on the bike, all without over-shortening the reach or negatively influencing handling characteristics through using very short stems. What’s more, this compact position is even better from an aerodynamic point of view.
Biomechanically, a more compact position on the bike enables the rider to rotate the pelvis upright, facilitating more efficient recruitment of the hips and leg muscles. Taller riders have enjoyed this naturally as their bikes are “proportionally” shorter and now riders of all sizes can benefit.
Not just a new geo, it's a way of life
Steeper seat angles make the rider sit further inside the reach, so more weight is on the front wheel and the center of gravity is shifted to the center of the bike. With this more relaxed posture it’s easier to ride in the hoods and the drops.
Very short head tubes force a lot of riders to use spacers under their stems. Our longer head tubes don’t. If there’s a need to get lower in the front you can still pick a negative stem. The longer head tube also gives the bike a much more balanced look. Plus the steeper steering angle gives stability in corners and fast downhills.
A lower bottom bracket and shorter chainstays improve the handling and make the smaller bike even more agile. As smaller riders are recommended to ride shorter cranks anyway, the lower bottom bracket does not affect pedalling through corners.
Available right now across our entire range.
Not just a new geo, it's a way of life
Steeper seat angles make the rider sit further inside the reach, so more weight is on the front wheel and the center of gravity is shifted to the center of the bike. With this more relaxed posture it’s easier to ride in the hoods and the drops.
Very short head tubes force a lot of riders to use spacers under their stems. Our longer head tubes don’t. If there’s a need to get lower in the front you can still pick a negative stem. The longer head tube also gives the bike a much more balanced look. Plus the steeper steering angle gives stability in corners and fast downhills.
A lower bottom bracket and shorter chainstays improve the handling and make the smaller bike even more agile. As smaller riders are recommended to ride shorter cranks anyway, the lower bottom bracket does not affect pedalling through corners.
Available right now across our entire range.
Thoughts from the real world
"Replaced a mid-range big brand carbon frame with a Kreissäge and find it hard to explain what a huge difference there is.
For a start it’s significantly lighter. I have a 52 project compact and the geometry is perfect, I haven’t had a bike that is so confidence inspiring in turns. And what an excellent paint job, it really turns heads. Had great help from Maxe with all my questions and couldn’t be more satisfied."
Llion P.
Kreissäge in size 52PCTM
"First of all: I am 170 cm tall and size 50PC fits perfectly. I have never felt so comfortable on a bike before. It is agile, but still keeps its track and, probably also thanks to the tires, it bounces well over bad road surfaces. During the ride, I was beaming with joy with the sun and smashing "Oh happy day" into the Franconian vineyards."
André S.
Triebwerk in size 50PCTM
"This is my 4th Kreissäge frame from Standert but first RS. Like all Kreissäge frames they hug the road beautifully, and provide a stiff and comfortable ride. Being a smaller rider the PC frame geometry fits me perfectly, allowing a set up for comfort. I love that the RS has integrated cabling to give a clean look. Get on a Standert!"
Justin C.
Kreissage RS in size 50PCTM
"Replaced a mid-range big brand carbon frame with a Kreissäge and find it hard to explain what a huge difference there is.
For a start it’s significantly lighter. I have a 52 project compact and the geometry is perfect, I haven’t had a bike that is so confidence inspiring in turns. And what an excellent paint job, it really turns heads. Had great help from Maxe with all my questions and couldn’t be more satisfied."
"First of all: I am 170 cm tall and size 50PC fits perfectly. I have never felt so comfortable on a bike before. It is agile, but still keeps its track and, probably also thanks to the tires, it bounces well over bad road surfaces. During the ride, I was beaming with joy with the sun and smashing "Oh happy day" into the Franconian vineyards."
"This is my 4th Kreissäge frame from Standert but first RS. Like all Kreissäge frames they hug the road beautifully, and provide a stiff and comfortable ride. Being a smaller rider the PC frame geometry fits me perfectly, allowing a set up for comfort. I love that the RS has integrated cabling to give a clean look. Get on a Standert!"
Llion P.
Kreissäge in size 52PCTM
André S.
Triebwerk in size 50PCTM
Justin C.
Kreissage RS in size 50PCTM