Sram Maxle Stealth 180 Mm Rear Through Axle

RockShox Maxle Stealth Rear Thru-Axle - 12x148mm, 180mmElevate your mountain bike´s performance and aesthetics with the RockShox Maxle Stealth Rear Thru-Axle. Designed for the discerning MTB cycling enthusiast who demands precision, low weight, and a clean, professional look, this axle is the ultimate minimalist upgrade for your rear wheel. By removing the traditional quick-release lever, the Maxle Stealth offers a lighter, more aerodynamic, and stealthy profile that sets your bike apart from the rest. It's a simple yet highly effective way to shed grams and enhance the overall look of your high-performance machine.The primary benefit of the Maxle Stealth lies in its brilliant simplicity and focus on what truly matters: a secure connection and reduced weight. For competitive racers and weight-conscious trail riders, every gram saved contributes to faster climbs and more nimble handling. This lever-less design also provides a significant aesthetic upgrade, creating a sleek, integrated look with your frame´s rear dropout. Furthermore, the smooth, rounded head is less likely to snag on rocks, roots, or trailside brush, giving you more confidence when navigating tight and technical singletrack. The robust thru-axle design ensures a rock-solid connection between your wheel and frame, dramatically increasing rear-end stiffness for improved power transfer, sharper cornering, and more predictable handling under load.Key Benefits:* Significant Weight Savings: By eliminating the lever assembly, the Maxle Stealth is one of the lightest thru-axle options available, perfect for XC, marathon, and trail riders looking to optimize their bike´s weight.* Sleek, Snag-Free Profile: The stealth design provides a clean, factory look while minimizing the risk of catching on trail obstacles, enhancing both safety and aesthetics.* Enhanced Stiffness and Control: The 12mm thru-axle standard provides a superiorly rigid connection, translating into more efficient power delivery and precise tracking through rough terrain and high-speed corners.* Simple and Secure Installation: A standard 6mm hex wrench is all you need for quick, easy, and secure installation or removal, offering a reliable fit with a clean, tool-only interface.Main Features:* A minimalist, lever-less design for a clean and professional appearance.* Engineered for use with rear dropouts on modern mountain bikes.* Compatible with Boost 12x148mm hub spacing.* Features a low-profile head that requires a 6mm Allen key for operation.* Part of the essential Axes family of components for high-performance MTB Cycling.Upgrade your ride with one of the most impactful and subtle improvements you can make. The RockShox Maxle Stealth is more than just an axle, it´s a statement of purpose for riders who value performance, simplicity, and refined design.Brand: ROCKSHOXSpecifications:* Model: ROCKSHOX QR axle ´´Rear Maxle Stealth´´* Part Number: QR AXLE RS REAR MAXLE ST* Dimensions: 12 X 148MM (Boost Hub Spacing)*