Originally Posted by
livedarklions
QR isn't even close to over. It's still on the vast majority of new bikes. Thru axle is showing up because it's supposed to be better for disc brakes, although that appears to be controversial.
This seems like exactly the kid of subject that would generate a 50 page thread on. I assume people still argue every nit-noid detail to the bitter end. Watched some videos on the thru-axels last night and don't see a real benefit. Never had an issue with the QR on my wheels.