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I know there are a few threads about this but can't seem to find a definitive answer. 95kg, fairly mincey riding style. Don't mind spending the extra but unless there was a clear advantage would prefer not to as I could then share wheels with my hardtail.
Also what forks? 32/36?
I know a couple of people who have the Maxle, and one who doesn't, but wishes he had.
Why not stick with standard back end and use bolt through hub, fits standard dropouts so could swap wheels with your hardtail? I am slightly heavier than you and never noticed any lack of stiffness with qr back end although it does feel like it tracks better now I use bolt thru axle.
Is there a bolt-through converter available for Pro2 hubs?
Yes in 12mm and 10mm versions.
great, thanks!
Azonic also do a 135x12 -> 10mm bolt-up axle, available from CRC.
Allows you to use other 135x12 hubs in a QR frame.
i was going to suggest a 10mm bolt through axle. i don't have a Five, but use a 10mm hub on the back of my DB Alpine. noticeably stiffer than the wheel/hub it replace, though this could be partly down to the rim, too...
Maxle is a must for the Five, I rode both and you can feel the difference.
Not only that, its £100 for a maxle swing arm when you buy the bike, or £500 after, when you've decided you made a mistake not getting one.
After market bolt through isn't anything like a maxle. You dont have anywhere near as much metal on the dropouts. I doubt its any stiffer than normal QR to be honest.
Regarding forks, definitely 32's. 36's make it way to slack and handle like shite, unless you do what I did and reduce them to 140mm which defeats the point in having them.