A customer wanted track dropouts like the Bear ones we used for the sscx bikes. So Sam asked be to improve it based on the other as dropouts I have designed for him.
It is an aesthetic for sure. But ease of fabrication also makes it worth it as mitres are easy to do and easy to braze.
Re spanner: it might be annoying. Hence the 3D printing. The guy who wants the dropout is aware of this. Maybe he is using Allen key axles?
I've been using Allen key bolts for ages, even brakeless. So much more practical than carrying a spanner everywhere, looks better and it's probably lighter too
A customer wanted track dropouts like the Bear ones we used for the sscx bikes. So Sam asked be to improve it based on the other as dropouts I have designed for him.
It is an aesthetic for sure. But ease of fabrication also makes it worth it as mitres are easy to do and easy to braze.
Re spanner: it might be annoying. Hence the 3D printing. The guy who wants the dropout is aware of this. Maybe he is using Allen key axles?