No exposed. Same as my X68 had paint over spray etc. I celaned it up with some acetone and used some 320 grit sandpaper to tidy up the areas
i think i need to find thruaxle with solid part lenght 109-110mm (the left dropout seemed to be around 9.6mm thickness
try here >
https://a.aliexpress.com/_oELotDi thats where i got my L121-TL12 (solid part 109mm before thread starts. i do have a lil thread protrusions like 2mm, but i dont care as long wheel is now secured)
