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11-19-17 | 12:35 PM

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surak

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Originally Posted by FlashBazbo

I've been using thru axles for a few years on gravel bikes and I have them now on my road bike. I've never had that problem with a hub . . . but I HAVE had an issue with a brake disc / caliper. If I tightened the thru axle too tight, the frame would flex enough to cause the caliper to rub the disc. If I backed the thru axle off 1/4 or 1/2 turn, the problem was solved.

I just had problems with disc rubbing after replacing my tires before seeing this thread, but didn't feel comfortable with loosening the thru axle, so I adjusted my brake alignment instead. The rubbing probably was due to frame flex though.

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