They do.
Steven Willis
1778 East Second Street
Scotch Plains NJ 07076
908-322-3330
http://www.thebikestand.com
Mr. Sachs,
I have read many others also comment on the decorative nature of seat-stays.
I suppose many also would similarly feel that old style Hetchins curly-stays
would also be rather ineffective. If any dissenters are about please feel
free to chime in. However most people I've spoken to feel think that pencil
chainstays do make a difference.
Jeremy Lieberman
New York City