I agree with Jim that vertical drop outs are preferable for geared bikes. Though for me it is not a huge issue as none of my 3 geared bikes have vertical dropouts.
Dan Abelson St. Paul, MN On Mar 22, 2013 7:27 AM, "Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery" <thill....@gmail.com> wrote: > Aside from fixed-gear conversions (not ideal with Riv's low BBs), I don't > see many advantages to a traditional horizontal dropout. With freewheeling > singles or IGHs, a chain tensioner is a good solution. A lot of people have > a reflexive distrust of chain tensioners, but a quality tensioner > (especially the Rohloff) is a wonderful thing. Of course, a tensioner > detracts from the clean chainline that is apparently the defining hallmark > of a good single-cog bike. > > But Riv is not really a single-speed brand, nor has Riv ever made any > effort to promote IGH use. In fact, as much as I like Pudge's Rohloff > Bombadil, the chain tensioner isn't the only "hack" required to make it > work. Since the frame lacks a provision for OEM Rohloff compatibility, a > long clamp-on torque arm is required, too. > > The vertical dropouts that Riv uses are sensible. Rivs are made for > dérailleur drivetrains. The vertical dropouts make for a precise > wheel-to-derailleur relationship that promotes consistent shifting. The > vert dropouts also prevent the wheel from slipping if the qr isn't tight > enough. And, of course, there's fender line to consider. If you're > designing a frame for derailleurs, vertical dropouts are the way to go. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
