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15QR is a collaborative effort between fork and hub/wheel manufacturers to improve the security and performance of the front wheel by replacing the 9mm quick release with a 15mm thru-type axle. We've taken most of the year to review and test this system and we're satisfied enough to announce axle options in two hubshell styles. This new axle is a natural fit for King's time-tested bearings already in use on ISO front hubs and ISO 20mm front hubs.
Our thinking is this, perhaps you already have one of our hubs and you're ready to make the switch to a new 15QR fork. We're ready to support your first hub choice. We've got 15mm axles to replace your existing axle and convert to a ISO 15mm.
If you're in the market for an all-new hub to go with your all-new fork we'll keep the options open for you down the road. Choose our standard ISO Disc based system for the lightest 15mm hub that we know of. Or choose the ISO 20mm based hub and keep your options open to maybe one day moving up to a 20mm thru axle fork.
As with all King hubs, the ISO 15mm is backed by a 5-year warranty and is completely user-serviceable.
Note – The Chris King ISO 15mm built on the ISO 20mm shell platform will be available for purchase by December 2008. The standard ISO hubshell version is still in the final phases of development and scheduled for release in 2009.
Specifications:
Target Weight (Hub): ISO shell -175 grams, ISO 20mm shell - 197 grams
Available Colors: Black, Silver, Navy, Red, Green, Mango, Pink, Pewter, Gold, & Brown
Dimension: 110mm O.L.D.
Available Drillings: 28-hole, 32-hole, & 36-hole
Axle Material: Aluminum
Warranty: 5 years
MSRP: $TBD
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