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Old 06-18-2012, 12:21 PM   #560
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Originally Posted by bossy22 View Post
It's a 20mm axle. It's stiffer than your standard 9mm quick release. The only issue is, you need an allen key to remove your front tire, and if you have a fork mount bike rack, you need an $80 adapter.
Most through axles have a quick release style lever and a notch it fits into so you can take out the axle just by rotating the lever.

Adapters for racks are $25 at MEC.
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