Front axle broke
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Front axle broke
had a wobbly front wheel
old mt bike from mid 90s
unscrew axile and end broke
need new axile and barrings
what type of axile to get and can i order just an axile
hub is an old shimano STX
brand
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front hub and axile
old mt bike from mid 90s
unscrew axile and end broke
need new axile and barrings
what type of axile to get and can i order just an axile
hub is an old shimano STX
brand
pic included

front hub and axile
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The paralax stuff is plentiful at most every bike co-op. And the axles on these are the same as most every other hub around. It should be easily sourced. Smiles, MH
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Front axles don't break often and as they are symmetrically loaded w/o some unusual event I would consider looking at the bike's use history. Has there been an impact involving the fork/front wheel? Are the fork drop outs parallel to each other?
I believe these axles are 9mm x 1mmpt, very common. A good condition used one should not be a concern. However the condition of the axle cones needs to be assessed. We don't know for how long the axle was in use while broken and thus how long uneven wear would have been happening. It is the cones that are rather specific and if these are damaged (but the hub shell surfaces are still worth using) then take care in subbing other then OEM cones. Andy
I believe these axles are 9mm x 1mmpt, very common. A good condition used one should not be a concern. However the condition of the axle cones needs to be assessed. We don't know for how long the axle was in use while broken and thus how long uneven wear would have been happening. It is the cones that are rather specific and if these are damaged (but the hub shell surfaces are still worth using) then take care in subbing other then OEM cones. Andy
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yes i tried to open axile as wheel was wobbly and axile broke. the cone part broke off when i try to unscrew. looks corrosion
its original feom mid 90s
its original feom mid 90s




