Horizontal not track dropout

[david1701]

I can use an old school road frame to build a fixed right? The one I have in mind has forward facing dropouts but it's not a track bike.

 

[Theseus]

Yes

 

[TheDoctor]

Sure can.
You can't use chain tugs, which makes the chain tensioning a little trickier, but it's not hard.

 

[david1701]

Cool, I have my eye on a few on the bay ATM, I consulted sheldon, but thought I would check with the experts I will be throwing questions at

 

[Fab Foodie]

In fact, the Condor Tempo fixed is still made that way.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

i've got one and it works fine. like others have said, getting the perfect chain tension is a tad fiddly, especially with traditional nuts. no reason a q/r shouldn't be ok, in theory, but the experience of others may tell another story…

 

[iakobski]

Horizontal dropouts also make things easier if you're running with mudguards on. There are different lengths of horizontal dropout and the shorter ones can make you a bit nervous with some combinations of chainring and sprocket, but are not a problem in reality.

Getting the chain tension right with a q/r and no tugs can be tricky, people resort to things like a block of wood wedged between tyre & seat tube. OTOH it's very easy with track nuts, just nip up the non-drive-side first then use the rim as a lever before nipping up the drive side.

 

[biggs682]

this is a question i have wondered a few times as well so nice to see answers above

 

[TheDoctor]

I've not ridden fixed on QR, but SS is fine.
My new fixed wheel came with nuts.