thank you for adding nothing to the conversation other than showing off you knowledge of grammar.

so with the help of the LBS (Rainy Peak Cycles should you ever be in Cottage Grove OR) I got it setup so it doesn't heal strike. It looks kinda funny to me with the rack adjusted so far back- I will post a picture later. But it works.

It definitely changes the handling of the bike, but my commute is pretty non technical- seven miles of MUP after going through a small town. Back in my PDX days it would have been an issue, but not now. Heading out soon to enjoy another perfect day on a bike!