To each their own
- I'm sure they are strong enough (especially when tested in a lab), but I'd rather have axles whose color isn't dictated by thread pitch, that are definitely the right length, and don't introduce a point of failure if a small screw comes loose, but there's a market for everything.
If everyone only posted about stuff they personally owned, this forum would be even quieter than it is already.
That’s fair — different priorities for different riders.
In my case, I wasn’t looking at them purely from a “new and interesting” angle. What mattered more to me was whether they’ve been tested appropriately and whether the torque specs align with existing standards (which they do).
I agree lab testing isn’t the whole story, but it’s still more useful than speculation. Given that the manufacturer has published both process and results — which many brands don’t — I’m comfortable making an informed decision based on that.
As for the modular/threaded design, I understand the preference for a permanent interface. For me, correct fit and proper torque matter more than whether the interface is one-piece or modular.
No product is perfect, but based on the available data, I don’t see anything inherently unsafe about them, unless someone chimes in with and problem!