Horizontal or Vertical

[skajumper]

Hey, i was just wondering, because so many really good bikes come with both horizontal and vertical dropouts, which would be better on a DJ/Urban bike and for what reasons... Just curious to see what everybody thinks...
cheers

[-dustin]

plan on running singlespeed?

yes = horzontal
no = vertical

plan on running discs?

yes = better off with either adjustable veritcal drops, or vertical drops, though some frames claim a little adjustment with horizontal drops (i.e. Endless Lifetime)
no = horizontal

[HRDTLBRO]

Singlespeed=horizontal
Geared=vertical
I've never really seen a need for gears on a dj bike...unless it's an all around bike that you use at the trails, as well.

[rpk1988]

Or you could just get a chain tensioner if you get a SS.

[dexter]

horizontal and vertical like my dna, imo the best damn system invented. so easy lossen 6 bolts tighten one till desired chain slack is taken up, tighten bolts again and your money. disc never has to be messed with

[-dustin]

i really, really, really like the dropouts on the DNA i'm selling. the pre-05 type, with the brass knob you turn. i like it better than the system on my DOC. can you get a picture of your dropout setup?

[dexter]

i promised myself that i wouldnt take any pics till the parts from all my sponsors show up (mid next week) trust me its like your old system only 100x sicker

[escapeartist]

my Identiti has adjustable dropouts too, i like them a lot, although ive never run it ss, so it doesnt really matter what i think. If you go with adjustable though, make sure to tighten them pretty often. I cased a jump pretty hard once and one came loose

[motomike]

my Identiti has adjustable dropouts too, i like them a lot, although ive never run it ss, so it doesnt really matter what i think. If you go with adjustable though, make sure to tighten them pretty often. I cased a jump pretty hard once and one came loose

try doing something other than a dead sailor next time you loser! :sneaky:

[The Kadvang]

horizontal4life

[motomike]

horizontal must be with tensioners if you do any type or urban/trials stuff. The rear wheel will move if you do pogos.

[The Kadvang]

i just dirtjump and ride teh street, never had a problem but i have a bolt on hubzor

[motomike]

excellenty