Originally Posted by
datlas
The others can chime in, but my primitive understanding is that if you are running disc brakes (FUTURE!) the thru axles are much more rigid and able to handle the forces that are placed on the axle compared to a traditional QR based axle.
That's my primitive understanding too. All that QR play is gone and everything lines up perfectly each time you put the wheel on, assuming that's how you set it up.