thru axle or quick release?

Prowlus
Prowlus Posts: 539
edited September 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
To get a new fork, I may have to convert to a thru axl system but is it worth the effort of buying a new wheel for it?
Is a thru axl system vastly superior to conventional QR axls for xc and all mountain use or will it cause a serious weight penalty to the bike?
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    for XC not really but anything that takes a bit of abuse then yes.
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  • lachoman
    lachoman Posts: 371
    Really isn't much heavier, only the forks that come with through axels tend to be heavier duty forks, therefore are heavier anyway. It depends on what sort of fork you want.
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  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    The benefit increases as the fork length gets longer since longer forks twist easier. You wouldn't notice the difference on F80s but 66s with a QR would be uncontrollable. :D
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