> I've always been fond of the original Stumpjumpers chainstay 
> design.http://www.trek4fun.com/images/my_bikes/1983_stumpjumper_sport/1983_s...
> No chainring rub issues there.

Thanks for the link.  Been a long time since I saw one of those.  I
wonder if there was a functional issue that stopped others from
copying or if design stayed away for aesthetic or financial reasons.

On Apr 30, 7:07 am, Garth <[email protected]> wrote:
> It really depends on the terrain one rides weather a HSG would work
> for an individual. A 24/44/48 and a 13-32 7sp FW or even a 12-32 8sp
> cassette is very versatile.  I believe Robert Beckman still prefers
> this drivetrain on his Sakkit Touring bikes. . .  which are designed
> for on and off road.
>
> Bombadil design aside ..... a frame could be/has been made to take big
> tires and still use HSG and lower Q cranks, at least in 26" size.
> I've always been fond of the original Stumpjumpers chainstay 
> design.http://www.trek4fun.com/images/my_bikes/1983_stumpjumper_sport/1983_s...
> No chainring rub issues there.
>
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