[Daniel Tribby]

Every mtb or fat bike under 1000 is this way.  Have you even looked at entry level bikes recently? Im guessing not. Every Framed bike for example has only through axle on the fork. Every Kona below 1000 has QR. Every Norco as well. Felt, Giant, Trek all the same. Most around 600 to 1000 still run 3×8 or 2×9 with ST or Octa. I’m talking about value/money in beginner range. I ended up buying a Kona Wo ($1200 which was double my intended budget) As for my time frame I had some things come up that kept me from moving on something sooner in combination with taking my time and evaluating my options. You guys have a strange way of welcoming new people to a sport….forget I even brought it up I guess. How dare I rock the boat.

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