In BMX there’s a saying, “You can’t do much with just two triangles” but these racing frames prove that saying wrong. The rear dropout is where you’ll find a lot of variety in style and technology. There are frames that have integrated disc mounts, integrated derailleurs and internal chain tensioners. And they all do it with their own unique style.
Below is a list of some of the best and flyest looking rear dropouts in the game. This is a live list so you can “thumbs up” all the dropouts you like and see where they rank. (Refresh the page to see the results after voting)
#1 Syndyt SYB 225
What do you think of our integrated chain tensioning system? Complete with dials, and set screws. We think they're Syndyt frames come equipped with integrated chain tensioners for easy and precise adjustments, eliminating the hassle of traditional setups. The flexibility of multi-size rear axle choices allows riders to customize their BMX for various tracks and riding styles, putting control firmly in your hands. ~Syndyt
#2 Race INC Elite Frame
- Oversized Adjustable 20mm Dropout (10mm/15mm Compatible)
- 50mm of fore-and-aft rear axle adjustment
- Internal rear brake cable routing
- Disc Brake Post Mount Attached to Dropout Adapter
#3 Rift ES24 Dropout
CNC 3D Dropouts with Built in Chain Tensioners and Disc Hanger
#4 Daylight Arc C2
Experience the ARC’s vertical sliding drop-outs on the track and in your workshop and you’ll never go back to a horizontal slot rear drop-out. Other frames responded with fixed rear axles and idler spring arms to solve disc brake mount, axle creep and drive-train alignment issues, but even those with some wheel base adjustment simply don’t give you much compared to the width of our large “drop-slot” — without the dangling idler and the excess chain. Our integrated disc caliper mount, stainless (or optional titanium) chain ring style slider bolts and “drop-saver” frame washers, and integrated titanium 4mm tensioner screws make the ARC the most precise in BMX for achieving perfect chain alignment/tension and the easiest to remove and reinstall a rear wheel with no readjustment necessary.
#5 2023 Meybo HSX
Changing gearing, whether it's during training, or to give you an advantage at a certain track, is incredibly important. Moving your wheel & adjusting your chain length to adapt to those gearing however, is not good.
Meybo solves the problem with a fixed rear wheel and a unique chain tensioner system to give you a smooth chain with proper tension no matter what.
#6 Supercross Vision F1
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Full captive, solid carbon rear dropout featuring the Supercross BMX Flip/Chip
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Built-in chain idler/guide
#7 Prophecy Scud EVO 3
- Maximum integration of the rear disc caliper on the frame using a “Post mount” type attachment to mount a 120mm disc
- A perfectly integrated chain tensioner system
#8 2024 Meybo HSX Alloy
Disc brake directly mounted on the frame, Meybo solid chainstay with fixed 15mm rear drop outs, Ensure you always the same Chainstay length whatever gear you run! Easy, fast and straight mounting of your rear wheel! Meybo chain tensioner system.
#9 2023 GT Speed Series
AL CNC/Forged Quick Change Disc Dropout System
#10 4nix Atome
4nix Atome: "DROPOUT" REAR BASES: The rear legs offer you a better setting possibilities. Frames are choice with 2 legs in axel 10m.
#11 2024 Stay Strong V5
Tim Drew gave me the heads up on this 2024 Stay Strong V5 dropout and I gotta say this is one of my favorite. I wish there was a high rez photo but you get the idea. It's another enclosed dropout with integrated chain tensioners. It also looks like it must have propietary disc brake mounting system. Im digging the embossed "RACE DVSN" and the 5 slot cut outs for weight saving and extra style points. I wonder what the rest of the frame looks like.
#13 Speedco Velox EVO
Our flat mount design attaches the brake caliper to the inner axle block and internally routes the brake hose through the inside chainstay. It slides with the wheel and fastens to the frame with a 4mm screw on the outside of the chainstay. Axle compatibility is 10mm, 15mm or 20mm and rotor compatibility is 140mm. The drive side is offset at the dropout to accommodate our internal chain tensioner while the seatstay has been raised to eliminate chain slap when running taller gear ratios. ~Speedco
#14 2023 Throdwn
Brian Cole put me on to this 2023 Throdwn. I couldn't find any details about the dropouts but you can see from the pic they're enclosed. They most likely come with 10mm, 15mm and 30mm adaptors and it has integrated chain tensioners. Leave a comment below if you know more details about this one.
#15 COMMENCAL BMX P038
Commencal BMX P038: The state-of-the-art dropouts are machined and offers an option of the wheel position change. Thanks to the dropout integrated FlipFlop the chainstay length (392mm in mid position) might be adjusted by 8mm in total. (-4mm, 0, +4mm). To make things user-friendly the flatmount brake adapter position is indexed to the FlipFlop position making the brake set up extremely precise.
#16 I Am Cook 4130 Dropout
This is the I Am Cook BMX racing frame rear dropout. It's a unique enclosed dropout especially for a 4130 Chromoly frame. I Am Cook 4130 disc brake dropout
#17 Chase Act 1.2 Rear Dropout
Extra length reinforced stainless steel 20mm drop out with built-in alloy tensioner, also included is a 10mm (3/8″) axle adapter. 20MM DROP OUT FRAME PLATES installed, additionally each frame includes a 10mm (3/8″) drop out frame plate set up. 20MM AND 10MM (3/8″) CHAIN TENSIONER SET BLOCKS, 15mm blocks available (Sold separately in Black Anodized only) OUTER CHAIN TENSIONER BOLTS set up as well as Internal Chain tensioner Bolts included ~Chase
#18 JOSH Ultimate Carbon
"The innovative two-position Flip Chip geometry adjustment allows riders to customize their riding experience. With 8mm of top tube and rear stay adjustment, riders can fine-tune the frame to their desired preferences. CNC machined with the highest precision for the perfect match between frame and parts."
#19 ICE Raptor with IRC/PRO
"Frameset delivered with IRC ‘’Ice Roller Coaster’’ chain tensioning system. Rear dropouts designed for a mounting with a rear Ø15mm thru-axle (Ø 15mm axle delivered with frameset ) or 10mm axle (adapters also delivered with frameset)."
#20 Radio Quartz
Forged and CNC machined Sliding Dropout Disc System with integrated chain tensioner
#21 2023 Stay Strong V4 Disc
10mm rear dropouts (10mm enclosed dropouts on disc frames). Disc only frames have a 10mm disc hanger included
#22 Marshal The Punisher V2
Marshal The Punisher V2: Our new rear dropouts feature an innovative rail system (DRS). DRS will allow you to connect various modules to your MARSHAL frame, such as our new chain tensioner, and our new GOPRO mount.
#23 2025 Dead Fast Relentless Carbon BMX Race Frame
Introducing The First Ever Dead Fast Carbon Fibre BMX Race Frame to be designed and supplied by an Australian BMX company!
Engineered to be the Perfect combination of Strength, Stiffness and a Responsiveness in a lightweight package.
To help achieve this we used an oversized Bottom bracket to chains stay "power box" to reduce chain stay flex.
Fixed chain stays with 15mm axle included.Bolt on chain tensioner with slider10mm adapter kit to use 10mm female bolt hubs120mm flat mount disc specific
#25 2025 Marshal SR71 Blackbird Supersonic
This frame features Marshal’s patented dropout system which features 6 holes spaced 8mm apart and incorporating a crescent shape. This feature give the SR71 the ability to offers ultra-precise rear wheel adjustment. Marshal also created their new generation horizontal tension chain tensioner as part of the dropout system.
#26 Haro Citizen Carbon
"CNC-machined alloy rear dropouts are compatible with 10mm, 15mm and 20mm rear axles with the included hardware and adapters. The Citizen frame is disc brake compatible with adapter"
#28 Meybo HSX Carbon
Meybo's solid chainstay with fixed 15mm rear drop outs.Ensure you always the same Chainstay length whatever gear you run! Easy, fast and straight mounting of your rear wheel! Brake line through the frame. Meybo chain tensioner system and frame derailleur ready
#30 2025 Chase Act 2.0 Prototype
Chase went with a simple, effective design. Of course the dropout is enclosed with a two point internal chain tensioning system. I like how the rear tensioning adjuster screws into the drop out. It also looks like there's about 2 inches of wheel adjustment to get your wheel in the perfect spot. The disc brake mounts are pretty hidden which also put the brake calipers hidden between the wheel and the dropout for a really clean look. The location of the calipers also keep them protected from getting damaged.