Old Man Mountain (OMM) just dropped the Axle Pack V2, an update to the fork-mount adapter it launched in 2024. The idea hasnt changed. Version 2 will still give pretty much any fork Three-Pack mounts without leaning on eyelets. So that way, your fork can haul bikepacking gear whether or not the frame builder planned for it.(Photo / Old Man Mountain)The new Axle Pack V2s highlight is the lighter weight. Each side comes in at a claimed 59g. OMM says thats 20% lighter than the Axle Pack V1. In case you were wondering, thats roughly the weight of a candy bar per side.That means your snack stash now weighs more than your fork mounts. But your snacks cant hold anything; the rated capacity for the Axle Pack V2 is 10kg (22lbs) per pair.Protect the EyeletThis weight rating is the reason axle mounting matters. It comes down to the mounts themselves. You see, most bikes fork mounts are rated to around 1.5kg (3.3lbs) each, and thats before a tree, a rock, or a questionable line choice enters the picture. If you happen to whack a loaded bag into something solid, youve got a real shot at tearing eyelets out of your fork, especially if its a carbon fork. Anchoring the mount at the axle takes that load off the forks mounts and protects the fork from potential damage.There are other perks to the new Axle Pack V2. For instance, when using clamp-style mounts, they can compress the seals on a suspension fork; plus, they tend to slip on tapered carbon legs. But when you axle mount, you sidestep both of those problems. Hanging gear on the fork also helps balance the bike and keeps the center of gravity low and stable, which beats a high-mounted load that makes the bike feel like an inverted pendulum.Axle Pack V2 Retail & DetailRetail: $60 (sold as a pair)Just 59 grams per side!Made from 6061 aluminum, the racks are lightweight, stiff, and strong.Load capacity of 22lbs/10kg per pair.Powder-coated in a sleek and refined shade of black.Made in TW.Backed by a Lifetime Warranty!Check HERE to see if your bike is compatible. Hit the link to get more details or to order a set. OldManMountain.com