Thread: Bridgestone MB5 in Red Worth Pursuing as a touring and commuting bike? Worth it?
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Old 06-26-13 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mparker326
Some of the late model Bridgestone's which this one looks to be had shorter chainstays. Shorter chainstays may lead to heel strike on panniers. Only one way to tell.
Mechanic responded that they were fairly long. I'll have to check, is there ideal lengths for MTB conversions for touring?

Figure could be a fun classic commuter, regardless
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