Agreed. FR/DH I've gone through more der's and hangers than I'd like to admit, but XC/AM very few (back east rogue sticks tend to jump up occasionally on ripping descents and ruin your day). Worst one ever- riding Porcupine Rim solo with a gnarly storm approaching- did a drop I shouldn't have and wrapped my rear der with chain around the space between spokes and cassette. Ripped the threads right out of the dropout AND pretzeled it (not to mention ripping out ~8 spokes). Nothing like un-clusterF'n while getting pelted with hail!! The SC Heckler's dropout was like 75$ and caused me to sell it!!! Wonder if they offer crash replacement option for if you tweek it? Great review Mike- very succinct, and Brad- sick shots!!