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@Patfatenough
I think the frames with normal round top tubes like this have a SLX/EL? top tube i.e. not fully MXL. e.g the forks ain't max either.
Might be to save a few grams, the actual positioning of the MAX flanged tubes is down to the geometry of the frame itself, i.e. more stiffness towards a certain point in the frame for certain conditions.