[xjbaylor]

I am very interested in the Stanton Sherpa, which features proprietary replaceable dropouts that Stanton calls Swopouts. The only problem for me is that Stanton doesn't currently make a SS Swopout, and have no immediate plans to do so. How feasible is it that I could provide the geared dropout to a fabricator and have them fabricate a horizontal slider version?

I know nothing about machining, so any ideas about how easy/hard this would be, and what someone might charge for a couple of pairs would be helpful.

Thanks in advance!

 

[*OneSpeed*]

The path of least resistance would be to have any CNC machine shop make a track end style insert for you. I've had this done locally. Be sure to bring them your current dropouts so they can go off of that.

Just add a Surly Snuggnut and bolt on axle and you're in business. You'll have to measure the necessary axle length based on how thick the dropouts end up being)

It will end up looking like this but with whatever bolt pattern Stanton use.

 

[JackOfDiamonds]

Literally anything is possible. And not even necessarily hard. It's really a question of how expensive, and how much you are willing to pay to have it done.

5-axis machine time alone is usually $75-100/hr, and that only comes into play once everything is setup and programmed.

Why don't you try getting a quote from a place like this and then tell us what they charge for our information:

Online CNC Machining Service | Online Machine Shop | Xometry

Online CNC machining service delivering high-quality CNC machined parts in as fast as one day. AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified, ITAR registered.

www.xometry.com

 

[xjbaylor]

The path of least resistance would be to have any CNC machine shop make a track end style insert for you. I've had this done locally. Be sure to bring them your current dropouts so they can go off of that.

Just add a Surly Snuggnut and bolt on axle and you're in business. You'll have to measure the necessary axle length based on how thick the dropouts end up being)

It will end up looking like this but with whatever bolt pattern Stanton use.

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This is what I am hoping to do, just wanted to confirm that it wasn't a stupid idea. Snuggnut was the plan, and it looks like between Surley and Roberts Axle Project I should be able to find a workable axle. Thanks!

 

[xjbaylor]

Literally anything is possible. And not even necessarily hard. It's really a question of how expensive, and how much you are willing to pay to have it done.

5-axis machine time alone is usually $75-100/hr, and that only comes into play once everything is setup and programmed.

Why don't you try getting a quote from a place like this and then tell us what they charge for our information:

Online CNC Machining Service | Online Machine Shop | Xometry

Online CNC machining service delivering high-quality CNC machined parts in as fast as one day. AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified, ITAR registered.

www.xometry.com

Thanks for the feedback. If I can't find someone local I will look into that. Whatever I end up doing I will report back.

 

[eshew]

Spring pulley tensioner not an option?

 

[*OneSpeed*]

Spring pulley tensioner not an option?

I would have thought that was obvious. 🙃

 

[dr.welby]

check out Identify dropout chips (swapouts)

That gives you a decent pic of what you'd need to get machined

 

[ctxcrossx]

Would you need to have some accommodation for your disc brake mount? Typically those would be moving with the wheel, but not in your case.

 

[RickBullottaPA]

It shouldn't be a problem, but I would advise against having some made for sale if the OEM has any patents or trademarks on the design. We have too many lawyers.

 

[*OneSpeed*]

It shouldn't be a problem, but I would advise against having some made for sale if the OEM has any patents or trademarks on the design. We have too many lawyers.

It's not illegal unless you try to sell it. Even then it's a proprietary shape and size, not like you're going to get rich making them.

 

[dr.welby]

This armchair lawyering is pointless, there's no patent and Maxway isn't going to waste money going after some rando on the other side of the Pacific ocean making a small run of dropouts to get the cost down.

 

[RickBullottaPA]

It's not illegal unless you try to sell it. Even then it's a proprietary shape and size, not like you're going to get rich making them.

Totally agree - thus my comment about selling them. I'm a big believer in "right to repair" and the related abilities of owners of products to be able to repair, mod, and upgrade them.

 

[RickBullottaPA]

This armchair lawyering is pointless, there's no patent and Maxway isn't going to waste money going after some rando on the other side of the Pacific ocean making a small run of dropouts to get the cost down.

Agreed. Probably not. But stranger sh*t has happened when lawyers get involved.