Bicycle Mechanics - Convert XT hub to solid axle ?

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scoatw
09-06-10, 09:40 PM
I've got a Surly 1x1 converted from SS to 1x8 with a XT hub w/QR. And I'd like to convert to a solid axle. Can I do this with a Shimano hub?

fietsbob
09-06-10, 10:10 PM
Sure
they're just a loose ball cup and cone hub, where one end is on the end of the cassette driver, just get a long enough 10x1 axle.
or at least that was true last time I took one apart .. been some years back..

Try it.
Jeff Wills
09-07-10, 12:02 AM
I've got a Surly 1x1 converted from SS to 1x8 with a XT hub w/QR. And I'd like to convert to a solid axle. Can I do this with a Shimano hub?

Sure. This axle:
http://harriscyclery.net/product/wheels-mfg-axle-20-10x1x187mm-solid-sku-hu6104-qc49.htm
and a couple 10 x 1mm axle nuts will get 'er done.

Mr IGH
09-07-10, 05:48 AM
I did just that mod with the 10x187mm axle:
http://images5a.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp63394%3Enu%3D3275%3E4%3B3%3E733%3EWSNRCG%3D34%3C784337332%3Anu0mrj
davidad
09-07-10, 06:30 AM
When you swap out the axle you need to adjust the bearings with a little preload. The outside locknuts don't compress the axle as happens with a QR.
Leebo
09-07-10, 08:41 AM
Derail. What did you do about your derailleur hanger? I've got the same set up.
scoatw
09-07-10, 06:03 PM
Thanks for the tips and advice. I was hoping BF would come thru for me.



Derail. What did you do about your derailleur hanger? I've got the same set up.
Your going to have to be a little clearer. We were talking about solid axles. I don't know what a derailleur hanger has
to do with that.