Vertical dropouts have been around from at least the 30's, on bikes fitted with mudguards, so the wheel can be dropped out without fouling on the guard.
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Vertical dropouts have been around from at least the 30's, on bikes fitted with mudguards, so the wheel can be dropped out without fouling on the guard.