RockShox Maxle Stealth Front Road Thru-Axle

The RockShox Maxle Stealth front road thru-axle is a low-profile axle designed for anyone looking for a discreet fixing for a road bike's front wheel. The design makes the axle almost disappear from view, with a sense of lightness that suits anyone who wants a minimalist component.

Installation requires a 6 mm hex key, so a common tool is all you need. The axle has an overall length of 125 mm, with 100 mm hub spacing, a diameter of 15 mm and a thread length of 9 mm: check these measurements against your hub and fork before buying. It is available only in black, so there are no colours to choose from.

RockShox was founded in 1989 in North Carolina, USA, by Paul Turner and Steve Simons. Now part of SRAM, it designs forks, shocks and seatposts in Colorado Springs to accompany cyclists on the trails. Its story begins with the RS-1, the brand’s first suspension fork, launched in 1989.