Compact frames (frames with sloping top tubes) start throwing these measurements off, at least as compared to traditional frames. Thus the concept of effective measurements (i.e what a measurement on a compact bike would equate to on a bike with a traditional frame) The top tube measurement is from the seat post to the head tube.
Acculturation A term which is generally defined as the exchange of cultural features (traditions, values, or religious beliefs comprising the way of life) which results when groups of individuals from different cultures come into continuous direct contact, resulting in an alteration in the cultural patterns of one or both groups.
Acculturation Theory is a second language acquisition theory by John Schumann. Interestingly, Schumannâs theory is not based on the mental processes necessary to acquire a language, nor the nature of language itself.The Acculturation Theory focuses in socio-cultural factors in language teaching and learning.n brief, the Acculturation Theory posits that, in learning a second or a target language, certain social factors come into play that either inhibit or aid in the acquisition of that target language.