Originally Posted by
unterhausen
Those dropouts are not that easy to get on a new bike. I'm struggling with that right now. .
I know this is a bit off topic but, what problems are you having? This is how I attach my 3/4" stays to the dropouts. I know you are not welding, but you could still braze a plug into the end of the stay and then notch it at an angle, with the dropout being flush with the outside of the stay.