Originally Posted by
Dave Mayer
Go to your local bike Co-op where they will have a bucket-o-axles in every weird size and length possible. We do. We sell them for $1 used and $5 for new fancy ones. Make sure the used ones roll straight.
We have dozens of 145mm long 10mm hollow axles for rear quick-release hubs, the most common size. If 145mm is too long, then 5 minutes with a hacksaw fixes it.
No Co-op? Then beg and scavenge the parts from the wrecked wheel collection at the back of you local shop. This is one of the reasons why Shimano hubs are so great: spare parts everywhere.
Got any Sansin RE-50 Sealed Bearing QR axles in stock?? because, without further information from Albon, that would be a safe bet on what Axle and Hub we should be speculating about here....
personally, i'd whack that bent toad with my 3 lb. deadblow a couple times and slip it back in the hub.
oh, and the Alyeska is a much loved 1984 Touring bike with 6 speeds.. any guess as to the O.L.D. on that hub?
my guess is 126mm, most likely.