Quick Release Tires
08-05-08, 07:35 PM
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Quick Release Tires
My bike doesn't have quick release tires, so is there a way to fix them up to make them quick release?
08-05-08, 07:49 PM
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08-06-08, 08:49 PM
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I think he means that he has wheels which are bolt on, with nuts. And the simple answer if you have these is : no cannot make quick release, have to get a new hub (center part of the wheel) and get wheels rebuilt or get all new wheels.. ie big money
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Wrong.
Solid axle hubs can often be converted to quick release by substituting a hollow axle. Sometimes the bearing cones need to be changed out as well. Trouble is, though, that a wheel with a solid type axle is usually of very low quality and probably not worth messing with. An LBS can help you determine this stuff.
Also, a new (quick release) wheelset is not necessarily expensive. You can pick up a serviceable entry-level set for $100 from an online retailer like Jenson, Wheelworld, etc..
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I just had the front wheel of my daughter's bike converted to QR for about $20 + price of QR skewer by my LBS. As written above, it depends on the hub. Bring yours in to your LBS to find out.
08-07-08, 12:25 PM
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I take back my words.... based on i've seen 95% of most bolt ons not being convertible due to the fact that the bolt on hub was so so low end that a compatible hollow axle was not an option. Maybe you have better experience.
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A week is pretty good for not breaking lol.for me at least.
They've been test ridden, and raced on. That hasn't killed them YET. Like I said YET.
They've been test ridden, and raced on. That hasn't killed them YET. Like I said YET.
