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Old 08-23-13 | 08:50 AM
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FBinNY
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

Standard in the sense of one size being standard is a meaningless concept as applies to bicycles. There are multiple standards which exist at the same time.

9mm is the standard for front QR axles and fork ends, 5/16 or 8mm is another standard used for lower end bolt on wheels, and there's the 15mm thru-axle standard which is growing, but likely will stay for heavy use or DH mtn bikes.

In any case, a 15mm system calls for an entirely different fork, and will not work on one built for "standard" QR wheels.
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