Originally Posted by
3speed
I hope you're not considering the through axle and 110mm spacing as new standards, and are depending on them being a "standard" for a long. This sort of stuff seems to be constantly changing now that we live in a profit driven corporate world.
It's more "I'm replacing it anyway, I might as well update it as well."
A lot of the new standards I'd like to have, they appear to come with few drawbacks, at least from a touring perspective. Thru-axles and boost spacing, from what I understand, make your wheels stronger with minimal weight penalty. Sounds like a good deal.
The old standards I'm keeping (like 1 1/8" steering tube instead of tapered) have to do with compatibility with my current bike.