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Old 08-31-22 | 04:59 PM
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ehcoplex
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Originally Posted by branko_76
So, the wheels from your touring bike have quick-release axles and you want to swap just the axles? If that's the case, you'll need new cones as well because the cones are not interchangeable between solid and QR. Solid axles are slightly smaller in diameter than QR axles.

Also, if you get new cones, they may not be compatible with the cups of your hub.

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ah… I hadn’t got to the point of confirming dimensions & assumed (hahaha…ha..ha..huh….hmmmm…) the outside axle dimensions/threading were brand-specific & I could use my cones, etc. Learned something new….
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