What the title says. Currently got a commuter style bicycle with “quick release” axles. Can I switch to Thruaxle style somehow? Seems like you can use nicer bearings and stuff with those. And I really would like even better “roll” when commuting
Read something about the frame needing to be different for thruaxle, but I’m getting conflicting information from the internet and friends that ride racer bicycles😃
Edit: I’ve got hydraulic disc brakes if that matters
Short answer: no.
Frames and forks are built to fit specific axle types and hub widths. You generally cannot mix and match standards. Some frames have adapters or replacement dropouts available to fit different axle types (see Surly Monkey Nuts for example), but they won’t work with every frame.
If you just want a smoother/faster ride, then you can get really nice hubs regardless of the axle type Heck, even lower-end hubs can feel great with fresh grease and a proper adjustment.