Thread: Axle diameters
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Old 05-01-17 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by andyto2
Well that's what I'm trying to understand. Why cant you just mix and match thread measurements of any kind on a given hub? You could just change the bearing size as well as the cones to match whatever axle fits through the hub and is long enough......
Yes, you can replace the axle and cones and nuts, if any going with whatever thread is available, as long as you're consistent. However, the curvature of the bearing race may not be an ideal match, and more important, the dustcaps, or whatever seal system likely won't match.

Since you say it's a Shimano hub, odds greatly favor it being a 10x1 axle, which should be the most available replacement in Singapore. So, odds are you don't have to get involved in trying to match up some complete kit with cones and nuts.
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