One question I keep trying to figure out is the chain stay, perhaps one of you could help me figure it out. I have no doubts the LHT will not cause my heels to hit a paniers on a rack. I"m worried that the Jamis will cause my feet to hit. I've tried an old '03 Jake the Snake and that happens.
However I only wish to use paniers every so often so I'd like a quick bike, not sure how much fully loaded touring I'll do on this thing.
How can I tell if my feet will hit apart putting racks on one and testing it which does not seem as though it will happen.
Can anyone tell me what the difference between the two chain stays is in cm?