Questions tagged [through-axle]
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Can I fix or replace the quick release lever on my thru axle?
I've got a problem with the quick release lever on the front thru axle of the bike I use for a short commute (a several-years old Motobecane Fantom Cross Outlaw, FWIW).
The last time I tried to ...
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Can I use a thru axle with a longer pitch when the manufacturer specifies a smaller one?
I bought a frame which didn't had the axle (lynskey cooper cx). The one which lynskey sells is 142x12x1pitch.
I'm from europe and I can't find any axle with the same specs, furthermore a lot of ...
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Thru axle on unthreaded cyclo cross frame
I have recently purchased a cyclocross frame to take front M15*100 and rear M12*142 thru axles. The frame has no thread in front fork and rear for the thru axles. What axles do I need to purchase and ...
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How does this type of thru axle work?
I have a similar question to Non-quick release through axle - a few questions. My rear axle is similar to that one so I seem to be sorted from that question.
However, the front one is different. It ...
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Buying new thru axle road wheels - What do I need to know?
I got a crazy good deal on a 2018 Cannonade Synapse - So much so I didn't pay attention to it having huge wheels/tires (21c rims and 30mm tires) until I got home. So now I want to swap out the wheels ...
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Removing rear hub end caps (Mavic Allroad Pro)
I've just bought a Mavic Allroad Pro wheelset and I want to convert the rear hub from 12x142 to 10x135 configuration. I bought the 10x135 adapters (highlighted in red in the attached image, it's a ...
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Does an adapter for my 12x142mm thru axle frame exist to use QR hubs?
I'm specifically looking to adapt the rear thru axle (12x142mm) to fit onto a standard QR hub/axle on my direct drive trainer. Unfortunately, my trainer is too old (original Elite Turbo Muin), so it ...
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Through Axle Wheels thread P1.0 or P1.5
I'm looking to use some Pinheads on my bike. The front wheel is a through axle wheel. From Pinhead's product website they have an option for P1.0 or P1.5 thread - I'm looking for a M12 124mm long bolt....
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The lever came off my thru axle. Now what?
I have a bike with a 15x125mm thru axle at the front. I tried to unscrew the axle, but only the lever unscrewed (detached completely), leaving the axle in the fork. This leaves me with two questions.
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Can I buy a Locking Thru Axle for extra security?
I've seen security skewers for quick release wheels such as pitlock or pinhead which provide some level of additional security for wheels without carrying bulky locks for wheels (Still wise to use a ...
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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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Thru axle for rim brake road bikes
As more and more manufactures release disc versions of popular road frames, I am seeing more and more road bikes with 12mm thru axles. I was wondering if there is a reason for not just doing away ...
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Shimano FH-6800 rebuild or replace?
I just bought a used 2016 Specialized Diverge Pro. The guy that sold it to me told me that he'd recommend replacing the bearings in the rear hub.
I believe the free hub is an FH-6800 (Ultegra). Any ...
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Quick Release vs Thru-axle specifications when buying wheels
I'm experiencing some confusion pertaining to axle choice as I'm attempting to purchase some wheels, if somebody in this forum could provide some clarification it would be greatly appreciated.
I just ...
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Front hub conversion Shimano HB-M756L XT to Thru-axle
Has anybody converted a Shimano HB-M756L XT Front to a 15mm thru axle?
The problem is that my bike fork has 15mm holes for thru axle but I have a new/nice set of QR wheels. I need to either convert ...
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