Originally Posted by
WalksOn2Wheels
I don't see why people are suddenly so apprehensive about thru-axle forks, though. The tech has been around awhile now and it has its benefits. Necessary for commuting? Heck no. But the frame I want has it, so that's what it has.
When you are talking about disc brakes, there are noticeable benefits, but with thru-axle, it's not so clear. It will stiffen up the fork and frame a bit, which is good, but probably only beneficial if you are racing. The main issue is locking yourself into a developing technology for road bikes, when the standard QR is perfectly fine.