Originally Posted by
Zaskar
Don't discount one of the primary, if not, the primary drivers in attracting customers in this category – aesthetics. I'll admit the dropped seat stays simply look better. Part of it may be that they make the saddle look higher – and that makes it look like a pro's bike and that make it makes it look like… yeah - aesthetics.
I got the impression that most people still preferred the look of full length seatstays, but maybe that is starting to change. I think both can look good in the overall design.