Apropos geometry...fashion has had a role to play here, but notwithstanding that, you'll see if you take a look a frame styles through the decades. From the late 1940s to say the mid 1990s (effectively the demise of the pro steel raceframe) that geometry, clearances etc have changed over time.
Stage race geometry, one day race/criterium geometry, time trail geometry, track geometry - all different down the decades.
Only you can decide whether the fleabay bike is a good buy.
Roadking.
Stage race geometry, one day race/criterium geometry, time trail geometry, track geometry - all different down the decades.
Only you can decide whether the fleabay bike is a good buy.
Roadking.