[Request] Hooded UDH dropouts

Here is the UDH dropout on a bike. Honestly, on an enduro-ey hardtail, the size of the dropout looks OK.

The different-size DS and DNS dropouts also look fine. The challenge is the asymmetric SS and CS. As-is there is no way to hit both the DS and NDS with symmetric stays.

Here is a mockup with asymmetric stays:


For me, the asymmetric stays are a pretty big deal breaker. I can already hear the “my frame is not aligned” emails :rofl:. I would prefer a symmetric style, with a hood similar to the sliding dropout.

What do others think?

  • Are you OK with different-size dropouts?
  • Are you OK with asymmetric SS and CS?
  • Would you prefer symmetric dropouts

For those die-hard UDH supporters it’s your opportunity to speak up and be heard!

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