Originally Posted by
pdlamb
20" is a darn long chainstay. With my usual 46-48 tooth crank, I'd have to splice parts of two standard chains together for one that long, although it's no worry with my 17'? 17.5"? stay. Have you found a source for longer chains?
I take lengths out of another chain. It is damn long but it really makes sense for my use. A Surly LHT w 18” chainstays was my first long chainstay bike and in 26” wheels feels plenty responsive. I got a Felt Cafe bike to leave at my daughters house which had slightly longer stays and it too felt responsive enough. I stopped using drop bars ten yrs ago and ride with bars about 1/2” lower than seat height.