Originally Posted by
rustguard
I just checked the surly website and the chain stays on lht are over an inch shorter than the km, thats a big difference for pannier strike yeah? also load spread? The OP specified "loaded" touring, Unless you get one dirt cheap I'd think you should just get the lht. I have only seen the thorns online but I cant see any similarities with geometry.
As I said above the KM is virtually the same as Surly's Ogre (sans braze ons (lugs) for racks n fenders).
I can attest to no heel strike issue with Tubus Cosmo and Ortlieb Roller Classics.
The KM can be made rack friendly via P-clamps and Tubus's own bracketry whilst my personal preference would be the factory lugs.