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[Closed] 142mm hubs, with through axle

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Looking at a new frame and you can have 142mm spacing or standard 135mm, will I notice any difference? It's a transition bandit 29er if that makes any difference


 
Posted : 05/03/2012 11:30 am
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Can't give you a direct comparison but when I changed from QR to the 135x10mm dt swiss thru bolt system it noticeably stiffened up the rear. I'd recommend having a through bolt system of some kind, not sure if 142 x 12 will be noticeably stiffer than 135 x 10 but it makes it easier to put the wheel back in if that means anything to you.


 
Posted : 05/03/2012 12:45 pm
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This seems to sum it up well:

[url= http://www.pinkbike.com/news/12x142-explained.html ]http://www.pinkbike.com/news/12x142-explained.html[/url]

No stiffer than a 135 thru axle just easier to get the wheel back in


 
Posted : 05/03/2012 12:49 pm