That started in a good place, with an effort (led by lawyers) to abolish traditional quick-release axles on performance XC bikes. It also took something that had moving parts and four individual pieces and replaced it with one solid unit. Unfortunately, it got out of hand and spread beyond XC and turned into a great example of a standard that offered no benefit at all for the riding we do.
I remember thinking of a slogan for what was then called QR155: "It may not be as stiff, but at least it's not heavier!"
Aug. 25, 2021, 11:13 a.m. - Cam McRae
That started in a good place, with an effort (led by lawyers) to abolish traditional quick-release axles on performance XC bikes. It also took something that had moving parts and four individual pieces and replaced it with one solid unit. Unfortunately, it got out of hand and spread beyond XC and turned into a great example of a standard that offered no benefit at all for the riding we do. I remember thinking of a slogan for what was then called QR155: "It may not be as stiff, but at least it's not heavier!"