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The drop-outs are around $130. Which I would have to buy myself. I'm guessing including them wont cost more. So a pretty cheap upgrade.
If I want to go SS-ing I have the 29er. Also, I*d need to gear down a heavy fat bike so much to get up our climbs. That it doesnt really appeal.
The belt drive option appeals, as I really like the one I have. It would rely on a 170 OLD IGH turning up though. Also, the belt is bloody sensitive to chainline. Which just adds to the issue of working around the big tyres.
So on the face of it. Its not worth the hassle. But with the correct headset, and a 1.5" headtube, I can adjust my headtube angle. The slidding drop-outs would allow me to adjust the effective chain stay length too. So I could fine tune the frame for trail and snow riding. Which my inner nerd fecking loves.