Originally Posted by
delbiker1
Thanks everybody. I obviously have a lack of knowledge for thru axles. Does anyone have a comment on the stressing or not of the wheels with disc brakes and TAs. It seems to me with the rotor being more centered in the wheel that it would add stress to the rims, spokes and tires compared to caliper brake pads on the rim. Maybe due to centrifugal force. Maybe I am wrong and just over thinking it. It is more curiosity than anything. I love Bike Forums!
You're overthinking, I think. What Litespud said is pretty much spot on. My first thru-axle was on a mountain bike, and the difference in control over rough ground was amazing. I still happily run QR bikes, but I'll take thru-axle over QR whenever there's a choice.