Originally Posted by
Juha
Looks great! One question though:Anyone know how the normal MTB hub (supposed to be supported from both ends of the axle) adapts to being supported only from one side? I have a trailer that needs replacement wheels, and I've been holding off trying to find the kind of wheels your trailer originally had. Turns out they're fairly difficult to find where I live.
--J
That is a nagging concern... I'm going to do some pretty extensive testing in this regard before we leave. My initial hypothesis is that it won't be a huge issue, although the bearings might need servicing a little sooner than they otherwise would. The QR skewers are supported by a semi conical bushing and a brass sleeve that closely matches the ID of the holes for the original axles... this allows the wheels to center up and align as the QR is tightened. The only lateral movement at the wheels comes from the slight flex in the frame. Also, there is minimal side loading like there would be if the wheels had to tilt in order to turn. It's an experiment!