Originally Posted by
TiHabanero
About 10 or so years ago I designed and fabricated a touring frame. The fit is the same as my road bike, but the chain stays are 47cm instead of 42.5cm. There are some real differences between them when ridden.
I used 45.3cm on my touring frame. Mainly just to avoid dreaded pannier footslap. But it rides very nicely too.