While I’m getting things done (and spending money), I’ve ordered another thru axle for my touring bike’s front wheel. The one that came with the forks is a quick release whilst the rear was a hex socket. There’s really no difference in the efficiency which they hold the wheels in place and the QR lever does away with the necessity to carry the correct hex key size. But, when I’ve got the loaded front panniers on. the position of the QR lever can get in the way of mounting the panniers. The best position for tightening the wheel is not the same as for the mounting of the bag. I found a few times on my last tour that the bag would snag on the lever and one time it even loosened it. So I’ll fit the hex one and see what difference it makes.