You get more of these snarky remarks in the mechanic section I've noticed. Here too but y'all are older than me. So I'll just roll my eyes knowing rider physiology trumps the number stickers on the bike.

Senior MemberQuote:Originally Posted by pdlambI'd think a through axle would affect the ride about as much as the color of the paint. Now the rest of the bike -- frame, geometry, fork, tires -- those might change the ride. But you might as well credit the ball bearing idler pulley on the derailer as the axle.






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