Can I safely cut a deeper dropout?
I'd like to cut a portion out of my dropout. The reason is that I want the tire to be more in line with the fork and handlebars. This will help with many of the artistic cycling tricks I plan to do.
To save me describing such tricks and derailing the thread, you can check out a post I made on the subject: https://www.bikeforums.net/alt-bike-...ng-anyone.html
I'm guessing I could either hacksaw or drill the dropout—not sure which one is best. Below is a picture of where I want to cut:
My question is how to best do this, and do you think the dropout will be able to sustain a reasonable amount of strength and not just crack or crumble in some way due to the cutting?
Here is some info on the fork: Hi-ten steel with 11/4-inch OD legs, 11/8-inch threadless steerer, and 6-millimeter dropouts.
I don't do any hopping, jumping, or falling tricks. The riding is generally light, and my weight is 150lbs.
Will this be doable?
To save me describing such tricks and derailing the thread, you can check out a post I made on the subject: https://www.bikeforums.net/alt-bike-...ng-anyone.html
I'm guessing I could either hacksaw or drill the dropout—not sure which one is best. Below is a picture of where I want to cut:
My question is how to best do this, and do you think the dropout will be able to sustain a reasonable amount of strength and not just crack or crumble in some way due to the cutting?
Here is some info on the fork: Hi-ten steel with 11/4-inch OD legs, 11/8-inch threadless steerer, and 6-millimeter dropouts.
I don't do any hopping, jumping, or falling tricks. The riding is generally light, and my weight is 150lbs.
Will this be doable?