BMX - 3/8 dropouts

So after looking at frames on ebay and craigslist (not much selection there) i really want to know why a company would put 3/8 dropouts on a bike/fork. it seems like for the extremely small amount of weight you would save its not worth it. The only advantage i can see to 3/8 dropouts is a very little bit of weight saving, whereas with 14mm you get a stronger axle that is less likely to bend when grinding. The only reason i can see to get a 3/8 is maybe for race. So after thinking about all this...why do companys make non-race frames/forks with 3/8 dropouts?

Aside from the fact that 14mm axles haven't even been around for a decade yet, whereas 10mm (3/8") axles have been around forever, there's no point to run a 14mm axle, front or back, if you're not using pegs or if you're not bashing them constantly if you have them. And the weight savings of 10mm over 14mm isn't small at all. A hub with a 10mm axle can use a smaller diameter bearing and have a smaller shell, leading to a good amount of weight savings.

alot of people run 3/8" axles in the front...Mosh even had a whole line of thier bikes come with stock 3/8" Mosh Justice hubs...and if you dont run pegs or do axle/dropout grinds then you might as well run one in the front...it saves weight too.
i dont think its a good idea to run pegs with 3/8" axles unless your super smooth....some pros do it..
WHY WHERE ON THE SUBJECT.....HOW DO YOU RUN PEGS WITH THOSE PROFILE HUBS WITH 3/8" "studs" it seems like youd need a looong allen wrench....?

Aside from the fact that 14mm axles haven't even been around for a decade yet, whereas 10mm (3/8") axles have been around forever, there's no point to run a 14mm axle, front or back, if you're not using pegs or if you're not bashing them constantly if you have them. And the weight savings of 10mm over 14mm isn't small at all. A hub with a 10mm axle can use a smaller diameter bearing and have a smaller shell, leading to a good amount of weight savings.


good point...i wasnt thinking about the hub as a hole.

alot of people run 3/8" axles in the front...Mosh even had a whole line of thier bikes come with stock 3/8" Mosh Justice hubs...and if you dont run pegs or do axle/dropout grinds then you might as well run one in the front...it saves weight too.
i dont think its a good idea to run pegs with 3/8" axles unless your super smooth....some pros do it..
WHY WHERE ON THE SUBJECT.....HOW DO YOU RUN PEGS WITH THOSE PROFILE HUBS WITH 3/8" "studs" it seems like youd need a looong allen wrench....?

you get a new bolt and a socket


10mm axles are ******** for the rear but kink and standard axles are stronger than some 14mm.