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I'm seriously considering buying an Orange 5 frame but i'm unsure whether to go for the maxle rear swingarm.
I run pro2 hubs so the conversion is not an issue. Also I'm 15 stone so wonder whether the frame will ride better for the extra stiffness, although this is apparently a very stiff frame any how.
I mainly ride in the peaks, trail centre stuff etc.
Your thoughts & experiences please??
Posted : 17/02/2009 5:00 pm
My feeling is, and this is only based upon their use on the front, that having a maxle is not a necessity but would definitely be advantageous. They are as fast, if not faster than a normal QR but you get the benefits of the dropouts being tied together much better.
If I was you, I would get one.
Posted : 17/02/2009 5:05 pm
Aye, do it, unless you're a weenie. Much nicer than QRs.
Posted : 17/02/2009 5:19 pm