Very soon after getting my bike I realised, like you, that I could achieve the correct chain tension with the eccentric positioned either with the axle at the top, at 12 o'clock, or at the bottom, at 6 o'clock.
With the lack of any guidance from the Owners Manual or Workshop Manuals, I therefore quickly decided that, being rather tall at 6ft-2in, I wanted the maximum ride height possible. I therefore set the axle to the 6 o'clock position. As pointed out in the article you mention (which can be found in the "Manuals and Magazine Articles" section*), this would have sharpened up the steering angle to some extent.
I never experimented with the alternative position, I just stuck with it. I never had any doubts about the handling, it was one of the best handling bikes I had ridden, despite the quirkiness of the 16-inch wheels, and the only real issue was the lack of ground clearance and the bike wanting to stand up in corners if you we were foolish enough to brake mid-corner.
Some what about it guys? What are your thoughts? Anybody got any opinions? Is there a right and wrong answer to this, or just personal preference? If so, what's your preference and why?
Thanks,
Dave.
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