1992 Breezer Lightning XTR

[ferrus]

I like the look of them. I don't know much about frame building but I could imagine they also reduce flex in that section as they don't need slots in the stays and offer a wide support surface. But that's just my opinion.

Exactly that, they’re a really neat, strong and elegant design. Standard dropouts seem crude in comparison.

 

[PhillB]

I like the look of them. I don't know much about frame building but I could imagine they also reduce flex in that section as they don't need slots in the stays and offer a wide support surface. But that's just my opinion.

Yes, stronger and stiffer is the intention and provides a stronger rear triangle. Plus they look cool and are a little pantograph

 

[ferrus]

On the models without bosses they’re a nightmare for fitting racks or towing a BOB trailer though!

 

[PanoIgano]

MOOTS, Brodie, Breezer...I find the bikes that are using this type of drop outs really unique.

 

[vtwinvince]

Looks nice considering how fragile the paint is on these.

 

[thchen]

Got the 92 review somewhere. see if I can find it.

Mombat's thumbnail's might be broken, but the links are still good, I hope retrobike allows linking:
https://mombatbicycles.com/1192Breezer1.jpg
https://mombatbicycles.com/1192Breezer2.jpg

 

[KayOs]

MOOTS, Brodie, Breezer...I find the bikes that are using this type of drop outs really unique.

Don't forget Ibis, also really nice frames.

 

[PhillB]

Mombat's thumbnail's might be broken, but the links are still good, I hope retrobike allows linking:
https://mombatbicycles.com/1192Breezer1.jpg
https://mombatbicycles.com/1192Breezer2.jpg

Thanks for that, had not seen it before.

 

[ferrus]

Thanks for that, had not seen it before.

“…at times I swore I was riding a bike with shocks. That’s how well the Breezer soaks up bumps” - Ain’t that the truth.

 

[PhillB]

“…at times I swore I was riding a bike with shocks. That’s how well the Breezer soaks up bumps” - Ain’t that the truth.

Yes, it is...