Folding Bikes - QR Axle custom length

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andrewte
08-15-07, 04:59 AM
Hi all again, does anyone know where I can order a custom axle length for
a Quick Release skewer? This is for modifying the QR on a QR Rack built
for normal seatpost dia. Thx.

Andy

spambait11
08-15-07, 12:06 PM
Biketoolsetc (http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=148473533123&c=Repair-Parts&sc=Seatpost-Clamps&tc=Quick-Release) sells different sized quick-release seatpost clamps in 28.6, 31.8, or 34.9mm.

For a more specific custom size, you can probably cut down a front skewer and use a tap and die set to cut your own threads.
andrewte
08-15-07, 12:12 PM
Biketoolsetc (http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=148473533123&c=Repair-Parts&sc=Seatpost-Clamps&tc=Quick-Release) sells different sized quick-release seatpost clamps in 28.6, 31.8, or 34.9mm.

For a more specific custom size, you can probably cut down a front skewer and use a tap and die set to cut your own threads.

Thanks for the tip. "Use a tap and die set to cut your own thread.." hmm, I will need to learn how to do that.:rolleyes:

Andy

spambait11
08-15-07, 03:03 PM
Thanks for the tip. "Use a tap and die set to cut your own thread.." hmm, I will need to learn how to do that.:rolleyes:

Andy
Sheldon's take (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tooltips/taps.html)
Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taps_and_dies)
DIY Network (http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hi_tools/article/0,2037,DIY_13936_4206426,00.html) (good pics)

:D
andrewte
08-15-07, 09:31 PM
Sheldon's take (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tooltips/taps.html)
Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taps_and_dies)
DIY Network (http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hi_tools/article/0,2037,DIY_13936_4206426,00.html) (good pics)

:D

Thank you. It'll probably be easier if I pay someone to do it, then again they'll probably ask
me how many cartons I want to fix.:rolleyes:

Andy
alecw35
12-03-07, 03:05 PM
oh have to see if I can get a tap to fit axles...I get broken stuff all the time...be handy if I could retap broken rear axles to use in front wheels.