I am really struggling to remove the pivot through axles on my Banshee Spitfire. I have got everything undone on the bolt side but the axles won’t budge. They just spin and even a good tap on a partially inserted bolt with a rubber mallet won’t ease them out. Any tips on removing them without knackering something?

Try (carefully) with a heavier hammer. I struggled for ages getting mine out of my Mega with a rubber mallet.

hit it harder has always been my approach to this scenario

Mine just came out no bother 30 mins ago. Plus gas and hit harder well be your best plan.