A-Type has more modern standards, 12x142mm dropouts, and 44mm head tube Geometry stable enough for off road touring and adventuring, but nimble enough for cross (monster cross that is) IRD Broski sliding dropouts let you run gears or a single speed set up with better durability and less wheel slippage Tange Prestige heattreated CrMo tubes for the front triangle, butted CrMo rear end Internal antirust coating protects against rust Brazeons for rear rack and fenders (disc brake-compatible racks only) Rear hub spacing: 12x142mm TA with flat mount disc brake Clearance for 700x45c tires with fenders Three sets of water bottle bosses 44mm ID headtube: (Use ZS44/28.6ZS44/30 headset for 1-1/8” steerers) (Use ZS44/28.6 -EC44/40 headsets for 1-1/8”-1-1/2” tapered steerers) Matching thruaxle fork sold separately - SF3426