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Old 08-06-19 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by WizardOfBoz
Just looked - yes, much cheaper. I'm taking it if I buy close (e.g. 141mm) I just saw off 5 or so mm get to 136, then dress the cut with a file and chase the threads.
That will work. The general rule for QR axles is: length= dropout spacing + 11 mm. So, for a 126 mm spacing the axle should be 137 mm, for 130 mm spacing it should be 141 mm and for 135 mm its 146 mm. Shortening a too long axle is easy but be sure the threading is long enough to allow the cones to thread on enough to allow bearing adjustment.
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