Part of this build is going to result in putting the stock Deore RD in the parts bin.
Thing is - got hold of some now obsolete Shimano Hone hubs to do the wheel build and the rear is a solid axle. Not only can I use a Hone RD directly on that sans hanger - the lack of a QR will just be an added theft deterrent. In fact - I'll probably convert the front axle to a solid too.