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Will we be attaching our wheels to our road bikes using thru-axles in the future? Or, are quick releases not going anywhere? Let us know what you think down in the comments. Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Get exclusive GCN gear in the GCN store! http://gcn.eu/BuyGCNKit_ Sign up to the GCN newsletter: http://gcn.eu/gcnnewsletter The humble quick release – invented by Mr Campagnolo – has had more impact that most bike components over the last 70-80 years. But, although we definitely couldn't have done without them, are they about to be replaced? Thru-axles are dominant in the mountain bike world, where their stiffness, strength and the fact that they're more difficult to get wrong the quick releases have made them a success. So, coupled with road bike disc brakes, might thru-axles be the future? Watch more on GCN... Is there anything gravel bikes can do that road bikes can't? ▶︎ http://gcn.eu/2bhVNXA Wait, will disc brakes really help me to stop faster? ▶︎ http://gcn.eu/2bt2P8R Buy NEW GCN cycling kit, casual wear and accessories in the GCN Shop: http://gcn.eu/TheGCNShop Photos: © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/ & ©Tim De Waele / http://www.tdwsport.com About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Santini cycling kit: http://gcn.eu/1SFf8PV KASK helmets: http://gcn.eu/1FrbcHK fi’zi:k shoes and saddles: http://gcn.eu/1tsXI7S and http://gcn.eu/1KxBGd5 Topeak tools: http://gcn.eu/1Lc4HAj Canyon bikes: http://gcn.eu/1Oge4gz Muc-Off: http://gcn.eu/1XlT5Og Science in Sport: http://gcn.eu/1GrXo6n Ass Savers: http://gcn.eu/1XlTmkm Orbea bikes: http://gcn.eu/1oks6GH Trek Bicycles: http://gcn.eu/1RUwyGf Vision wheels: http://gcn.eu/1qHTlMu Zipp wheels: http://gcn.eu/1OcMUv5 Powertap: http://gcn.eu/1XlfT2p power2max: http://gcn.eu/1sdoPva Rotor: http://gcn.eu/1q3vtCo Reynolds: http://gcn.eu/1JjCDVL YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW GCN newsletter - http://gcn.eu/gcnnewsletter Leave us a comment below!