Thread: Converting a solid axle with axle nuts wheel to a hollow axle with quick release?
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Old 01-22-15 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bellweatherman
How would I go about knowing what axle length to use? Does axle length correspond to rear dropout spacing? For example, a frame that has rear spacing of 130mm, would use 130mm long axles?
Yes, axle length is based on the over locknut frame width. However the axle has t extend 5mm or so beyond the locknut face, to support the dropout. So for a 130mm frame, you'd want a QR axle 140-141mm long.
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