I do like the shortened CS while increasing tire clearance to 50 mm. I feel bikes with longer CS turn like a "semi" compared to pure road bike and their 405 mm CS length. But yes, I agree, longer CS gives you more stability as you are descending fast on gravel roads.
Despise the look of these dropped seat stays. I thought this fad would fade. But it hasn't.
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Originally Posted by EB
I'll probably be in the minority here, but this looks like a downgrade, other than the 5mm of increased clearance for 700c tires.
- Removed the fender mounts - Why?!
- Dropped seat stays - I don't believe this provides the claimed benefit, and I really don't like the look. Also, why would I want the rear end to be "ultra stiff?"
- Shorter chainstays - No, I'd rather have longer ones, actually.
I was always kind of tempted by the Lynskey GR. Not anymore.
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