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HarmanMogul
The stays are so low on the Topstone because it allows the seat tube and seat stays to flex in conjunction with the kingpin. I’ve got a regular topstone carbon (not that stupid ebike lefty thing above), and can confirm it’s a really effective way of subtly dampening the ride over rough stuff.