Originally Posted by
prathmann
OTOH, horizontal dropouts would make it easier to convert your bike to a single speed in the unlikely event that you totally destroy your rear derailleur somewhere far from help.
thanks for the replies
Interesting thought prathmann. Am I right in thinking you mean removing the (destroyed) rear derailleur completely, shortening the chain so it's the right length on one cog and getting the tension right by moving the wheel horizontally?
sorry I've never delved into the single speed thang :/