Thread lock on front axle bolt?

[George Smiley]

Yesterday I was very fortunate on my new bike to not be seriously hurt

The front axle bolt either worked loose or, in my opinion, was never properly fastened

Not having a fixed front for years, I wonder is thread lock necessary?

[Justin S]

My wifes new bike has a form of anti thread loosening compound on the threads on the front and rear axles . Its not common practice to put a thread lock as such in case of needing to remove the wheel. Other bikes I have , seem to stay tight if the axles are sensibly nipped up and even have a torque value on the bolts to make sure you do keep it done up correctly.

[Top Banana]

Normally no need for threadlock with a bolt-in through axle - just make sure it's fully tight.

Using such axles currently on a gravel bike that gets lots of vibration and no sign of any movement with axles

Maybe yours was never fully tightened?

[Piginapoke]

You definitely want to be checking the thru axles before each ride. Glad you’re ok