Originally Posted by markw
If your looking at framesets and it sounds like you have the parts, just pick up the LHT. They have 46cm chainstays so you don't have to worry about heel strike. Just take a look around the touring forum, and on touring lists, they're very popular for the low bb, long chainstays, and extra mounts for bottles, racks, etc.
+1 on all counts. My LHT is just so awesome.
Not only are the long chainstays nice for no pannier heel strike, but you have a lot less "cross chaining" problems. I can realistically use all 9 rear cogs with all 3 front rings with no grinding at all.