Bike porn

Its just my opinion - it doesn't make me right!

Elevated chain stay's were adopted by loads of companies but seem to have had there day. I'm not certain why but apart from chain slap I can't see any real benefits. I'm sure one of you will know better :)

BMW are to overbuilt and heavy for my taste but I see them as porn as they are pretty unique in there drive approach - and if you seen a Race Link or Slope Ranger in the flesh they really are drool worthy.

I know it's your opinion...i just like to hear WHY people see something as good or bad. :]

One of the biggest benefit of elevated stays was to allow shorter chainstays for better climbing. Back then most companies still used chainstay bridges, so the length had to allow for the bridge and mud room...E stays meant the wheel could sit closer to the BB.
Chain slap reduction was definitely a bonus too with mechs having weaker springs back then and flopping all over the place.

I agree Brooklyn makes pornworthy bikes...that's why i've owned 5 over the years. :]