Here are a couple shots of a new modular dropout I’m testing for carbon frames. These are anodized black and red but once the design is finalized I’ll be offering them in a range of colors.
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design/programming: todd@consumedesign.com
It looks like the chainstay socket is keyed to the dropout. Is this a Strong innovation?
There are two keys on the CS socket as well as the plug that goes into the stay. The SS plug also has a radial key so there is no shear on either of the bolts. The keys are not an innovation of mine. They are a pretty common element used in many other dropout designs as well. We all have our variation on the theme but I can’t take any credit for it.