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[Closed] geared bikes with horizontal drop outs

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The ns central is one such bike.

I was curious as to what the pro's and cons are?

Can anybody enlighten me?


 
Posted : 19/07/2010 10:43 pm
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There are no pros except you can adjust the wheelbase. Only good if you want to run ss.


 
Posted : 19/07/2010 10:44 pm
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pros are it can be run single speed/ hub gear/ fixed & the wheel base/chainstay length can be adjusted

cons are it is awkward to get the wheel out from the dropouts - not awful just not xc race quick.


 
Posted : 19/07/2010 10:44 pm
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there are no cons either if you have adjuster screws to keep the wheel level


 
Posted : 19/07/2010 10:45 pm
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a pain in the arse if your not running ss or hub gears. right pain to get the wheel in and out.


 
Posted : 19/07/2010 10:45 pm
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transition trans am is another.

Also fire eye do these neat little things that will allow this with any frame


 
Posted : 19/07/2010 10:47 pm
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there are no cons either if you have adjuster screws to keep the wheel level

Its a faff removing your rear wheel to start with. And you have to faff about aligning your disc brake too


 
Posted : 19/07/2010 10:49 pm
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I wasn't thinking of anything with discs


 
Posted : 20/07/2010 4:20 pm