Thread: Can someone explain dropouts to me ?
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Old 07-08-18 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by joegoersch
Why would you need an indexable nut set ? Would that only be to adjust the angle at which the thru-axle stops when the axel is fully tight ? Don't most thru axles allow you to turn the handle without tightening ?
Your other questions have been answered but this one has not. Shimano's cam action thru axles do not allow you to turn the lever when the axle is tight hence the indexable nut.

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