
Horizontal dropout for touring and bikepacking
Hi, I am planning to build a bike for a long tour that will take me through all kinds of surfaces: asphalt, gravel, mountain singletrack, sandy tracks, and various environments. I have almost decided on a steel frame for my project, but there is one thing that bothers me — it has horizontal dropouts, something I have no experience with. I am going to use a derailleur and mechanical disc brakes. I will not use fenders. Are horizontal dropouts safe for touring or bikepacking? Is there a risk that the wheel will slide out? Are there any adapters that can retain the wheel and make it safer? Thanks. Photo is the actual dropout.