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    Thru Axles Demystified

    Mar 20th 2019 Richard Sawiris

    Thru Axle wheel attachment systems have become common on virtually every type of disc brake application from DH mountain bikes to Road Disc Brake, CX, Gravel, and Touring. Thru Axles provide the key b…
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