Patent ID: 8424894
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: B62K

Abstract:
1. A dropout assembly for a bicycle, comprising: a receiver configured to be secured to a bicycle frame, the receiver defining at least one mounting surface; and a dropout secured to the receiver, the dropout defining an axle slot to receive a rear axle of a hub, the dropout defining a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, one of the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface secured to the mounting surface of the receiver to secure the dropout to the receiver, the dropout defining a first offset distance between the first mounting surface and a first axle contacting surface and a second offset distance between the second mounting surface and a second axle contacting surface, wherein the first offset distance and the second offset difference are different; wherein the dropout is symmetrical along a horizontal axis such that when the dropout is rotated from securing to the receiver on the first mounting surface to the second mounting surface or vice versa, a rear axle spacing is altered.