Wow, great resource! You've got a lot of good information on there. I'll try to get my measurements to you so that you can keep it running.

Your response has gotten me thinking some and I have a few questions:
-How much of a difference does 1-2 cm make in the chainstay length? Is it just to keep your feet from hitting panniers or is there more than that?
-You mentioned staying away from road triples. The two I have right now are 52/44 or something like that (pretty sure of the 52, not so on the 44), and I have noticed on Bruce Gordon's page that some touring bikes (not his) have a large chainring this size. Is this too big? I know a smaller one would be beneficial but I am wondering about the upper limit.

I'm a bit of a newb so I am trying to throw myself into all of this, but have a lot of questions in the process. Hope you don't mind. Thanks again for the help.
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