Why Do TT Bikes Have Horizontal Dropouts?
Condensed answer: Some time trial (TT) bikes use rear-facing horizontal dropouts so that the rear wheel can be as close as possible to the seat tube for better aerodynamics. Wheel…
Horizontal vs. Vertical Dropouts (Full Comparison)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of horizontal and vertical dropouts in relation to one another. The Advantages of Horizontal Dropouts Single-speed and Fixed-gear Compatible Horizontal dropouts allow the…