vee_dub

Heya,

Want to convert my front hub (suntour superb) to QR axle. Anyone done this before?

any QR axle will do or specific one for specific hubs? I have a shimano QR axle will this fit the suntour?

Cheers,
Dubbo.

blickblocks

You only really need to worry about matching the correct threading. I would assume, as they are Japanese hubs, that you could use your Shimano axle. No harm in taking off a locknut and cone and seeing if they fit.

vee_dub

I was going to do that .. might as well ask for expert opinion befroe i screw up anything. Shall try that tongiht. Thanks for the reply blickblocks.

blickblocks

Even if your locknuts thread on, your cones might not. It depends on the precision of the threading. I had an issue where I bought an ISO solid rear axle for an Italian threaded disc wheel, because the locknuts were able to thread on. It wasn't till I tried the cones that they wouldn't fit. So test it!

Aeroplane

FYI, you could probably sell that wheel and get a cheap QR one and come out with a profit. And way less hassle than doing the axle-swap dance.

blickblocks

You have to take the whole thing apart anyway to repack. Might as well kill two birds with one stone.

vee_dub

I dont want unmatch wheels thats why I want to convert it to QR. Or else I just get a random front wheel and snap it on. Thanks for the information tho...