Boost on sub 1k mtb for 2018

Richard Hanson

Does anybody think the through axle will make its way onto entry level bikes for 2018?

JBA

Your title says one thing but the message says something else.

Are you asking about boost or through axles?

Richard Hanson

Sorry that wasn't very specific, was it?

So I'm wondering whether to just get a qr bike now, or wait a bit if through axles make their way down the price range. As I understand, boost is becoming a standard for through axle. It might also be better for my height/weight. As 29er spokes repeatedly worked loose in the past.

cooldad

The axle makes no difference to the spokes.

Whether a through axle is worthwhile depends on what you want to ride. But I bet most people wouldn't notice the difference.

Richard Hanson

cooldad wrote:

The axle makes no difference to the spokes.

I believe boost pitches them at a greater angle, so does affect the way they respond to stress

cooldad

I think the wheel build will make a much bigger difference.

I ride a 29er and have had no problems with wheels.

Saying that I've been riding for almost half a century and can only think of two broken spokes and one dinged rim in that time.

Richard Hanson

I can see that. Thing is I'm 125kg so under more strain than average.

mrb123

The Diamondback Heist 3.0 has boost spacing and through axles on the 2017 model. That's a sub 1000 pound bike.