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Old 02-06-24, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Barry2
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Wife has a carbon FX4 that uses Thru Axels, This allowed me to install any replacement wheel I wanted.
I had a set of Reserve Carbon wheels sitting unused and installed those with GP5000 S TR tires.
Wife was amazed at the difference.

Now the FX series no longer uses industry standard Thru Axels, I believe wheel choice will be more limited.

Barry
Thru skew uses conventional 100/135 QR hubs, and isn't a true thru axle.
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