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Old 07-29-09 | 02:44 PM
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AndrewP
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Bikes: Peugeot Hybrid, Minelli Hybrid

Originally Posted by chico1st
I still dont see how i would stop the axle from rotating while turning the lock-nut.
1) I hold one end of the axle between pieces of wood in a vise.
2) Use 2 cone wrenches on the other end to adjust the position of the cone and the tighten the lock nut to lock it in that position.
3) Then check the feel of the bearings with the washers on the ends of the axle to transmit the clamping force of the QR into the axle.
4) Go back to step 1) and repeat until it is right.
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