Originally Posted by
base2
Evidently you have never experienced them in action.
(Serious. I do have broken teeth from a bike accident.)
Thru-axles? Yes, I had a demo at a local shop. Confirmed: they are a PITA. I'm at a minimum removing and stashing my front wheel once per day. Could not be bothered with anything that involves spinning.
In 5 decades of using (proper) QR skewers, I've never had any incident or even a close call.
Another advantage of using QR skewers without lawyer tabs is added security. So you park your bike unlocked while while you dash into a washroom or to grab a coffee. Opening up both skewers will make a successful snatch and ride theft harder.