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Location: Central Coast, CA
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Bikes: Surly LHT, Specialized Rockhopper, Nashbar Touring (old), Specialized Stumpjumper (older), Nishiki Tourer (model unknown)
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I have size 14 feet and a Blackburn rack that looks just like the one you pictured. I slid my rack well back (by sliding the adjustable connecting metal pieces forward) - to the point where it has a definite slope backwards. I always clip my REI panniers as far back as they'll go. My heels don't hit. The handling of my bike might not be as perfect as some would like, but you do what you gotta do. Like I said, my heels don't hit. I have an old Nashbar touring bike from the 90s. It's a big frame - 26.5" I think. I don't know how long the chainstays are compared to modern touring bikes. Maybe that has something to do with why my heels don't hit my panniers.