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15mm thru-axle hub on 12mm axle: sleeve adapter vs endcaps
Background:
I have a frameset with 12mm thru-axles front and rear (non-boost). I think bikes like that are now very common in road/gravel realm. I am building myself a second pair of wheels at the ...
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Missing end cap
I bought a used bike, and I didn't notice the end caps were missing from the front wheel.
I don't know the model or the manufacturer of the hub, there are no markings.
It is a 12x100 thru axle fork
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15mm hub on 12mm fork
I need to get a 15mm hub without end caps to fit a 12mm fork whose dropouts look like this (note that the black part has a lip):
When my SON dynamo's bearings went out on a cycling tour here in ...
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Weird behaviour of rear hub thru axle
recently my rear wheel started wobbling so I wanted to check its rear hub, bearing and axle.
I have a Shimano HB-RS470 hub which is a thru axle hub, and it look exactlly like the one in the picture ...
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Can I convert a WTB LaserDisc Lite hub to 15mm thru axle?
I have a pair of wheels that are WTB LaserDisc Lite quick release hubs laced into Mavic 717 rims.
I would like to convert the front hub from QR to 15mm thru-axle. WTB sell replacement hub parts on ...
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How to attach thru-axle wheels to a truing stand designed for QR wheels?
I have a rather cheap wheel truing stand, bought from here: https://www.rosebikes.fi/rose-wheel-truing-stand-553816 (it was a fraction of the price it sells for now when I bought it). The truing stand ...
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fixing front thru-axle wheel play
Recently got a Poseidon Redwood gravel bike and after about 100 miles or so I noticed some front wheel play when pushing the wheel from side to side with my hand. Took the wheel out to see if the ...
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DT Swiss 370 hub not spinning smoothly in thru axle frame (end caps?)
I have a brand new rear wheel that uses a DT Swiss 370 hub. (From what I understand, the 370 is the same as the 350 except with pawls instead of a ratchet.) I'm trying to use it on a 12x142 thru axle ...
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Visible play in the front wheel that is not in the thru axle but in the hub itself? (video included)
The video shows that the play seems to be in the hub:
Is it the bearings causing this? Are they worn out or not adjusted?
What steps can I take to resolve this play?
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Changing Scott Scale 960 2019/2020 rear hub to thru-axle?
I'm interested to buy Scott Scale 960, but I would like to change rear hub from QR to 10 or 12mm thru-axle. Is it possible with or without changing rear hub? What kind of hub would it fit in case it ...
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Rear axle for Alexrims DC 4.5 Disc 26" MTB wheels w/ Formula hubs
I've acquired a pair of old Alexrims DC 4.5 Disc 26" MTB wheels with Formula hubs, but the rear wheel is missing the axle. I've been reading various posts about how to measure / replace the axle, but ...
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Diamondback Century 2 (2015): What thru-axle skewer dimensions fit the original axle hubs? Lost the originals/internet search unhelpful
As the title says, I lost the original axle hub skewers (both front and back) while moving. I bought this bike secondhand over a year ago, and it's a 2015 Diamondback Century 2. Diamondback no longer ...
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Where are the bearings in thru axle hubs?
So I’ve looked all over the internet to find an anatomy picture of a thru axle hub, because I don’t understand where the bearings go, and I can’t find anything helpful.
Can anyone help me understand ...
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Are thru-axles generally hollow or solid?
Need to know if these thru axles (of any size) have an internal diameter or are completely solid. How common is each type?
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Boost 148 and 110 standard specification
Where can I find exact specification for boost 148 and 110 axle specification. I was able to find many documents describing main features of it, but I would like to read document with all exact ...
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