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Long Chainstays for Bikepacking

Okay, over the years I have used long chainstays. Most notably on mid-tail frames designed for winter events, with stay lengths ups to 25”. But a chain stay length of 19” is often considered long. I currently ride bikes that run from 17.5” to 22”. The sweet spot (for me for bikepacking) is 19” – 20”.

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