Originally Posted by
Bill Kapaun
Think about it-
Would you expect a large frame bike to have exactly the same length chain stays as a small?
Also consider the different size chain rings or cassettes largest cog.
Bill- While I agree with you about bike size and chain length (or chain stay length actually) most of the mainstream bike industry doesn't see the need for a larger bike to have longer chain stays. One more example of market driven frame design IMO. Andy.