If you’ve been on the hunt for a quality replacement axle for your bike, The Robert Axle Project Lighting Bolt-On thru-axle has a lot of the features we like in an axle. They fit well, help avoid axle impacts, are made in the USA, are lightweight, and can be ordered to work with Hexlox for additional security.
Front and rear bike axles have been getting wider for some time now and when manufactures use quick release style thru-axles it can make your bike have an even wider stance on the trail.
On more than one occasion we’ve had a quick release lever contact a rock or obstruction on the trail. This can often lead to cosmetic axle damages, crashing, or unexpected jarring on the trail that can throw you off your line.
Enter the Robert Axle Project Lightning Bolt-On. While this article focuses on their replacement thru-axles , The Robert Axle Project also makes axles for bike trailers, cargo trailers, wide thru-axles for bikes to work on stationary bike trainers, and more. The Lightning Bolt-On will set you back $42-$48 (MSRP) at the time of testing.
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