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2017 CABDA Expo Recap

Feb 8, 2017 /

Thru axles, hot dogs and a friendly trade show atmosphere. Last week, we spent a few days in St. Charles, Illinois (about 30 miles west of Chicago) at the 2017 CABDA Expo. We’ll be honest here.…

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Surly MDS and Gnot Boost Compatible Thru-Axles

Jan 28, 2017 /

Woohoo! We’ve got a solution for Surly MDS and Gnot Boost bikes that want to tow a kid trailer, such as a Thule, Chariot or Burley. We dig Surly bikes and the people that ride…

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The FOCUS R.A.T. compatible axle for trainers.

FOCUS R.A.T. Compatible Thru-Axles

Jan 28, 2017 /

Great news for FOCUS R.A.T. bike owners. We now have a solution for you. Part of our job is to keep up with bike industry standards and specific individual bike brand standards. FOCUS, with their…

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Hexlox and Lightning Bolt-On

Lock Bike Wheels with Hexlox Thru-Axle Lock

Jan 17, 2017 /

Easy security solution for thru-axle wheels Now you can lock bike wheels that have thru-axles. We’re excited to announce that our Lightning Bolt-On Axles work perfectly with the innovative Hexlox security system! Last summer at Eurobike we…

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replacement thru axles for your bike on evergreen tree

Theft resistant thru axles from the Robert Axle Project and Hexlox may just save your wheels

Jan 2, 2017 /

Posted on Bike Rumor: December 30, 2016 The Robert Axle Project has a new light weight option if you’re looking for replacement thru axles. Called the Lightning Bolt-On, the axles aren’t meant to carry a…

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replacement thru axles for your bike on evergreen tree

NEW Lightning Bolt-On Thru Axles

Dec 29, 2016 /

Because you don’t want your parts sticking out. How does a small company like us come up with new product ideas? Here at the Robert Axle Project, many times it starts with a desire to…

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Happy New Year! resolutions cycling

New Years Resolutions for Bike Adventures

Dec 29, 2016 /

Who’s ready for 2017? We sure are. This year, live it up with our New Years resolutions for bike adventures. Just do it. Time’s a wasting. Commit to microadventures! You are busy. We are busy.…

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Bike Touring On Dirt In Eastern Oregon

Jun 2, 2016 /

It has become a Robert Axle Project tradition to spend Memorial Day Weekend out in the wilds bike touring in our amazing backyard we call Oregon. We’ve dubbed it “Motor Free Memorial Weekend”, and although…

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BOB Trailers on singletrack

Adventures Big and Small

Apr 5, 2016 /

Microadventures are for everyone If you haven’t noticed, we are ALL ABOUT getting out on adventures, from a trip to the park to a worldwide tour. Microadventures can be the best – getting out in…

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Do I Have A Thru-Axle or a Skewer?

Apr 5, 2016 /

The differences between a thru axle and a skewer explained. We get quite a few questions about the difference between an older style quick release skewer and a newer thru-axle. Thru-axles have been in mountain…

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