Bicycle Mechanics - Replacing hollow axle/skewers with solid track axle.

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AngelGendy
05-22-11, 11:58 AM
Some recent hub/rim re-assignments have left me with a beauty of a Shimano High Flange front hub and I'd like to put a solid track axle in it, is there a standard size for these, and where do I get it, and the track nuts.

Thanks!

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reptilezs
05-22-11, 12:03 PM
any bike shop has them in stock or can order them from qbp. should be 9x1 threading
Retro Grouch
05-22-11, 12:05 PM
Take one of the lock nuts with you to your LBS. Tell them you want a solid axle that has a matching thread. The right ones are get-able but it might be a special order item.

Kimmo
05-23-11, 12:16 AM
+1 take in a locknut (actually a cone might be better), cause there's a few different diameters and thread pitches floating around.