Questions tagged [through-axle]
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Does the giant atx 2 2017 model have quick release wheels or thru axle wheels? [closed]
Just wanna know if the giant atx 2 has quick release wheels or thru axle
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Importance of a thru-axel for mountain biking
Looking at two fairly similar mountain bikes. On the rear wheel, one of them has a thru-axel and the other one doesn't. What kind of effect will this have on the bike's handing and how important is ...
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Non-quick release through axle - a few questions
I just bought an RSD Sherrif II fat bike and it has a carbon fork with a thru-axle. It appears to be a non-quick release axle - no lever of any kind, so I need an allen key to remove it.
I have a ...
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15mm thru axle to quick release
I bought a set of 29" Shimano Deore XT wheels (WH-M785). The front wheel has a 15mm thru axle, whereas the read wheel has a normal quick release.
Installing the rear wheel on my bike (Trek 8.6 DS 2016)...
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CycleOps Thru Axle Kit Help
I just got the CycleOps thru axle kit and installed the thru axle on my Litespeed. The bolt action clamp that comes with the kit barely clamps around the axle cap on the thru axle though. Is this ...
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Can a 12x142 rear hub and 15mm front hub be converted to 9mm quick release with an adapter?
I need to replace a pair of 26er mtb wheels and want to see if my qr fork and frame can be adapted for through axle hubs.
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Through axle (thru-axle) - typical/minimum number of turns of active tread engagement
On opening the cam lever of a 15mm through-axle, I have noticed it is possible to slide the axle out after only two whole turns. When installing the axle, more that two turns results in a cam tension ...
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Replacing Quick Release skewer with through bolt axle
I have a 2013 Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Hydro. The bike has disc brakes. The bike was built with quick release skewers on Mavic Aksium wheels. I have just read that Pinarello actually recommends 9mm ...
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Can I convert my velocity 9-speed rear road hub to bolt-on?
I have an older velocity wheelset with their standard 9-speed road hubs. Can I convert these hubs (particularly the rear hub) to bolt on?
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would I be able to put new rear wheel with 12mm x 142 axle on my 2007 RM Element 70 frame?
would I be able to put new rear wheel with 12mm x 142 axle on my 2007 RM Element 70 frame in terms of dropouts compatibility?
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Changing hubs on wheel
I just picked up a Manitou Tower pro fork to replace the Suntour XCT and it's a 15mm thru-axle wheel mount, which means that I need to replace the hub on my wheel since it's a 9mm QR.
I am unsure of ...
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maxle lever is very loose
I have a Whyte T-129s and the lever on the maxle is now very loose when putting the wheels back on. It no longer holds in place - is it possible to fix this?
EDIT this is a maxle - its a thicker axle,...
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Adaptor for 20mm Shimano saint 810 hub to 15mm?
Currently I'm running a Shimano Saint 810 front hub and fork Lyrik coil 20mm. I've a good offer on a brand new Manitou Mattoc 2014. But this fork uses 15mm axle. I'm looking for an adapter to be able ...
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What is a thru axle?
I have seen thru axles mentioned in various places but never explained or even described.
I found a post on another site where someone asked the same question and got lots of debate in response, but ...
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Thru Axle and Quick Release Fork/Frame Compatability?
Without using manufacturer specific parts:
Can I use a wheel with a thru-axle hub on a standard quick release fork or frame dropouts (with an adapter)?
Can I use a wheel with a quick release hub on a ...
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