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those dropouts as I want the option to run it single speed and those dropouts allow that, while also holding the disc brake in the same position relative to the hub. Also I think eccentic bb are properly horrid and I think the rocker dropouts actually have some aesthetic appeal. Also by putting the disc brake inside the rear triangle it protects it a little more from knocks and makes the fitting of a rear mudguard easier (and looks better imo).
The other option would be a surly singulator with regular dropouts, which is tempting, but I think the decision depends on the cost difference.
This is interesting in light of what I'm considering re forks (and also rocker dropouts)
but as much as I'd love to have huge front wheel clearance, this bike is only going to race cross for maybe 15 hours a year. So realistically it might be better to spec a fork that I can run a mudguard on that has slightly smaller clearances, as it'll spend more time each month on the road than it will off road in a year.