Questions tagged [skewer]
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How can I add an additional freewheel to the existing solid bicycle axle?
I want to convert my bicycle into an electric bike by adding a motor to it, allowing me to ride it using both pedals and the motor. I need to add a motor and a separate chain system, similar to the ...
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Dimensions of Thule skewer/rear axel?
I recently bought a new bike and I would like to attach the Thule wagon hitch to it. However, my skewer on the rear wheels is a bit short when I attach the hitch to it. It would be good of my skewer ...
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Can I use a longer thru axle than the stock thru axle skewer but have similar pitch?
I'm looking for a front thru axle skewer for my bike. The stock axle has these measurements, L124mm TL16mm TP M12 x 1.5. The closest I've seen so far online is L125mm TL17mm TP M12 x 1.5.
Would it be ...
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How to remove this skewer? A security feature?
I have this skewer but it seems to have, what looks like some sort of security feature and I can't figure out how to remove. Can anyone identify this or have any suggestions on how to remove it?
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Can the trainer damage my bike's skewer?
I bought a trainer at the very cheap end of the spectrum. As we get what we paid for, I opened the box and it came with no skewer...
My bike has skewers with plastic ends (how hard is that plastic is ...
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Front wheel skewer snapped
I bought a cheapish (£350) hybrid bike to use during lockdown.
I covered about 350 miles (560 km) on tarmac and pavement. 8 months ago i was riding, about 11k into the journey and was on a tarmac ...
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Tacx QR Skewer Alterantives
So my LBS managed to lose my Tacx blue matic skewer when I asked them to service my wheel. They gave me a replacement one from decathlon, but it's too small and the bike wobbles on the trainer.
I've ...
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How to Axle replacement
2021 gt pro series 26 inch. We cut the lugs off to get the wheel off. Would anyone know what size replacement or even where to get it?
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Can I replace a quick release skewer by something that needs a wrench to open?
I have an old Motobecane with quick release skewers in both wheels (700mm wheels), that I only use for short commutes (so I don't use the quick release function if there is a flat; [also hadn't have a ...
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Bike trainer skewer does not fully seat into depth of mounting cup, is that an issue?
I bought a used trainer and it came with a trainer skewer. I don't know if it's the original from the trainer.
I've put in the trainer skewer and have mounted my bike to the trainer.
However, I ...
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I can't find my skewer that came with the trainer. Can I use my bike skewer?
I have misplaced my trainer bike skewer. Can I use the one from my bike? I am not concerned about scratches.
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Replacing rear solid axle with skewer
Hoping someone can advise.
I recently ordered a Saris Fluid2 trainer, which requires me to use a special quick release skewer on the rear wheel. However, my regular road bike is an old Acapulco ...
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Bike axle block/reverse chain tug?
I just recently obtained a classic style bike frame that has horizontal fork-ends (people call them dropouts but they're different).
I wanted to use hollow axles and skewers on this bike but I think ...
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Why am I breaking Pitlock spring washers so frequently?
I'm hoping some pitlock users out there can help me out. I've installed these on a pair of new bikes to add some protection for some expensive wheels. They seem to be a decent deterrent. My problem is ...
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skewers - how to measure length of existing skewer?
Need to replace existing quick connect rear skewer. How do I measure the length to order a replacement skewer?
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