TurbineBlade

I'm trying to replace a QR with a nutted axle - it's a 130mm spaced shimano cassette hub (so I * think I'll need a 1.0 thread pitch axle -- like most shimanos).

What length do I need to ensure that the nuts will have enough threads to grab? I was going to try a nutted axle from an old 6 speed bike, but I can already tell that the axle is going to be just a bit too short.

I know someone out there has done this, so I figured I'd ask .

BCRider

Measure between the outside faces of dropouts (pull the wheel out first) and add another 2.5 cm or 1 inch for the axle nuts and washers.

TurbineBlade

The distance of the outside faces of the dropout = 150 mm. With 2.5 cm added I'm at 175 mm.

So 175 mm with the 1.0 pitch. Is the 1.0 pitch the same as the listed 10.0 pitch I keep seeing?

Is there any problem with going wider than 175 other than just having more axle sticking out?

Thanks BTW!

fietsbob

Expect its a 10mm diameter axle, x 1 thread per mm pitch

longer is good , you can add a trailer hitch on the left side..

davidad

Be sure to readjust the bearings. You need to take the play out of the bearings because the nuts do not compress the axle.