Originally Posted by
Spoonrobot
QR and disc brakes are fine with the right dropout orientation. TA is in the same safety hedge that tapered steerers and full-carbon forks are currently a part of.
my current disc gravel bike doesn't have forward facing QR dropouts. It does have a lip. So far, no problems even with rough usage. I think the forward facing dropouts are wise when there is no lip. My next gravel bike will have QR rear and TA front. Maybe that's not the best choice, but it will save me money in the short term. Probably be fine long-term.
I have been a little surprised that manufacturers of lower end bikes don't always use a simple TA system, at least on the front. People just can't handle quick releases.