While they’ll readily admit and I’ll second, the BSB 9 was already a stiff, race-oriented bike. The QR rear end was aimed at providing quick wheel changes and a lighter system weight, But, the people ...

On paper, it sounds impressive: 120 mm of travel front and rear, a Shimano CUES 1×9 drivetrain, internal cable routing, and—brace yourself—a legit Boost 148×12 rear thru-axle. That’s right.