Rear Hub "10mm Through Axle Quick Release"

[johanpre44]

Most regular MTBs run a 135x10mm Rear Hub which usually have the standard 5mm Quick Release that runs through the Hollow Axle (which is a little longer than 135mm so that the 10mm axle fits into the frames dropouts). The 5mm QR thingy always seem to bend (maybe because of my weight), and is eventually a mission to remove out of the hollow axle.

 

Just having a look on the American Classic Website and found this: http://www.amclassic.com/en/products/components/9mm-and-10mm-thru-axle-quick-release.

 

It also seems like DT Swiss have a similar product (called RWS Through Bolt).

 

Just wondering if any of you use something like this. I'm keen to get an American Classic wheel set with this rear axle option (just because it looks stiffer and much neater than the regular axle setup). The Front Wheel will be a 15mm Through Axle.