Questions tagged [through-axle]
The through-axle tag has no usage guidance.
90
questions
5
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Are thru axles enough protection for transporting a bike?
I am travelling with my road bike packed inside my car in the next days. While thinking about how I will fit it in my trunk, I remembered that a lot of people put some sort of spacer in their fork/...
- 250
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
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 ...
- 13
1
vote
2
answers
812
views
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 ...
- 11
2
votes
2
answers
517
views
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 ...
- 21
1
vote
1
answer
920
views
10mm through axle hub use in traditional frame?
My dilemma is i have a hub with 10mm through axle for which there are no qr adaptors. I considered clamping it into the frame just using the steel 10mm through axle as the "skewer". Funnily the ...
- 267
3
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Always Lubricate Skewers?
I'm replacing the quick release skewers on my bike with allen key skewers for a little security.
Clearly the old skewers were well greased and it sounds pretty standard to grease them. There are ...
- 133
1
vote
3
answers
40k
views
Can you change your skewer frame into to thru axle one?
I have a frame that uses QR skewers. Can I modify the frame to use thru axles?Has anyone done it??
- 11
-2
votes
1
answer
108
views
Looking for the perfect frame [closed]
I'm looking for the perfect frame for my next build and looking for suggestions. This is going to be a commuter bike. I want disc brakes with thru-axles, a classic road-ish geometry as much as ...
6
votes
3
answers
875
views
Why does Fox specify to fix the lever in an upright position, on a Rhythm 34 fork that uses a Through-Axle?
I vaguely remember that "conventional wisdom" states that closed QR levers on MTB forks should point towards the back of the bike (see Which direction should QR lever point? or What is the proper ...
- 1,308
4
votes
2
answers
6k
views
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 ...
- 115
1
vote
1
answer
879
views
Rear rockshox thru axle. How to remove it if skewer got broken off?
Hello, im new here, how can I deal with this issue any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
1
vote
1
answer
787
views
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?
- 21
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
Surly Ogre thru axle fork options
I just picked up a Surly Ogre frame and I already have a set of 12mm thru axle wheels (12x142 rear, 12x100 front). The Ogre rear dropout is thru axle ready, but I'm trying to figure out my options for ...
- 13
2
votes
2
answers
4k
views
Tacx Thru Axle for Giant TCR
I ordered a Giant TCR Advanced 1 (2018) and it's on its way. I just remembered that I need to get a thru axle that fits my Smart Trainer (Tacx Flow Smart. Sadly I can not seem to find the measurements ...
- 123
4
votes
4
answers
30k
views
How tight should I screw my thru-axles?
I have a new road bike with thru axle and disc brakes (Ultegra). I noticed that depending on the how tight I screw the axle in the frame, the brake disc will be closer to either side of the brake pads....
- 407