Valid point 
I think there is value in designing your own plate-style dropouts:
- Cut out exact SS angles
- hit different CS and SS diameters
- Some people enjoy designing their own “signature” dropouts (part of the fun of building)
For people with more time than money:
- Cannondale hanger: $10
- Laser cut plate dropouts: $10-$20
- pins/plates to constrain the axle $5
- Aluminum flatmount thing $20?
Total: $55
Compared to the equivalent paragon system: $120-150
I really like Incepi’s design, because they use the Cannondale threaded hanger, which I think is one the best hanger designs for metal bikes.
Good idea on the locator pins. Its very steam punk and can still work with that cannondale hanger!
Here is a remix:
