What is Thru-Skew? Thru-Skew is a proprietary skewer interface developed by Trek Bikes. The system consists of a long bolt or skewer and a nut that receives the bolt or skewer: The nut is held…
We’ve learned a lot in the last two years, riding the waves of a global pandemic. Hours on end inside our houses, working from home, and homeschooling led many parents to discover or re-discover the…
By Kristen Quadrone My route is planned and I’ve got all my gear packed, but I run through the list just to be sure. “Tent, poles, and stakes: check. Sleeping bag and pad: check. Water,…
Part of our job is to keep up with bike industry standards and specific individual bike brand standards. In the past few years, we’ve developed a series of thru axles that can replace the R.A.T.…
Bend, Oregon, August 1, 2019 – The Robert Axle Project, a U.S. manufacturer of thru axles for bikes based in Bend, Oregon, is pleased to announce the purchase of Old Man Mountain Products of Santa…
We are so honored to have known D-Rock for the last 25 years. He was one of our earliest product testers and Ambassadors for Robert Axles. Watch him ride and you can see how he’s…
Planning a mini-bike tour is a little like planning dinner – you want it to be great, but you also don’t want to stress out and worry too much about it. Often times, like a…
You’re a cyclist. You love your Wednesday evening rides with the buddies and you geek out on gear and maybe you’ve gone on a few bike tours in your lifetime. You’re also a Mom or…
The Kid Trailer Axles are easy to install and use, so you can bring your kids biking with you. Child carriers, such as Burley, Thule, Chariot, provide a great way to share your adventures with those…
Let’s talk a bit about “Made in USA”. It’s a complicated thing, we know. Affordability, quality, customer service, and practicality all come into play. Making our thru axles here, instead of China or Taiwan, is…