Originally Posted by garagegirl
Answer this question- why do most new ss mtb frames have track ends? On a bike with a rear brake horizontal dropouts would make way more sense.
I guess this is one of the reasons for coaster or disc brakes on a ss.
I don't understand this either. Most SS MTB's run rear brakes, they should have a tensioning system that allows to change gearing without readjusting you brakes. You have 2 options for this, a dropout (forward or rear facing (and I know the rear facing ones are not called dropouts but I'm lazy) with an angle similer to the 1010's or a eccentric BB. I personally think that Disk brakes and track ends are a horrible combo.
Honestly, the reason they have track ends is because it's cheaper that an EBB.
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