January 28, 2021 at 8:00 pm
Are you baffled by the different axle options available for mountain bikes? Our guide below explains the common types of mountain bike thru-axles, as well as traditional quick-release axles.
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Like many things bike, axle standards seem to be subject to constant change, with new ones emerging, gaining traction, then sometimes falling by the wayside as tech trends moves on.
The main reason for this with mountain bike axles is the drive to build more robust wheels. A wider axle means that the flanges on each side of the hub can be set further apart, increasing their bracing angle and, hence, the wheel’s strength.