The Robert Axle Project have been making the best axle’s in the game for years now. And we absolutely recommend them for your bike. Why replace your axle? Axle’s that come stock on bicycles are not necessarily poor quality, but they are usually made with a cost consideration in mind. Like many things in bikes (ie pedals, saddles) the stock components on your bike are made for mass production. Upgrading these components can make your riding experience more enjoyable, and improve your bike’s performance. You will also find with companies that exclusively make a particular component, that this component will be better quality. This is certainly true of the Robert Axle Project. Their commitment is to making a high quality, durable & reliable axle to suit every bike on the market. How to use the Robert Axle Finder Using Robert Axle’s Finder you can enter the details of your bike, and what axle you want or want to replace & it will find the exact model you need. This means you don’t have to know the exact specs of your bike’s original components to get the right replacement axle. While the RAP Finder is incredibly comprehensive, if you find that your bike model doesn’t appear in their list, let us know! We have been stocking RAP axle’s for years so we are confident we can help! Why are thru axle’s better? Thru Axles have become the standard in the bicycle industry. Thru axles have replaced the standard Quick Release axle in a majority of bikes on the market today. This is because thru axles are stiffer than their predecessor the Q/R skewer. This strength was a huge benefit to the mountain bike world where it began. They were initially popularized in suspension forks in the 90s and have now become a common standard.