Desperately seeking 10x1x130mm axle for 80's Sunshine/Sansin road hub
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Desperately seeking 10x1x130mm axle for 80's Sunshine/Sansin 5 speed road hub
Would buy complete hub just for axle, but cannot find exact replacement, 36H, 120mm OLD.
I'm at the point of fantasizing about welding/or brazing the broken axle back together.
I'm at the point of fantasizing about welding/or brazing the broken axle back together.
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I don't know how you measured, so I suspect you want either a 131mm axle for a 120 hub spacing, or a 141mm axle for 130mm spacing. The general rule is axles are 11mm (5.5per side) longer than the hub spacing measured lock nut to lock nut.
FWIW - 131 and 141mm axles are very common so once you use the right search criteria you'll be in like Flint.
FWIW - 131 and 141mm axles are very common so once you use the right search criteria you'll be in like Flint.
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It's near impossible to log on this site, the computer generated passwords are deemed invalid, over and over and over again.
Trying to post in response sent me back down the same rabbit hole of password resets again.
Yes, 131mm axle for 120mm ODL, near unobtainium.
Trying to post in response sent me back down the same rabbit hole of password resets again.
Yes, 131mm axle for 120mm ODL, near unobtainium.
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Our local Co-op has a tray with several dozen 10 x 1 x 145mm threaded rear hub axles. When I require something shorter, I take one of these ($2) parts and with a (metal) hacksaw blade cut them down to size. Takes less than 5 minutes.
Make sure you thread one of the cones onto the side you want to cut before the cutting. Immobilize the axle with a bench vice, and cut away. Then file the end of the axle smooth. Next, unwind the cone, which serves to chase the mangled threads on the cut side. Then do a light filing to finish. Make sure the side you cut has enough threads for the cones, spacers, locknuts etc.
Make sure you thread one of the cones onto the side you want to cut before the cutting. Immobilize the axle with a bench vice, and cut away. Then file the end of the axle smooth. Next, unwind the cone, which serves to chase the mangled threads on the cut side. Then do a light filing to finish. Make sure the side you cut has enough threads for the cones, spacers, locknuts etc.
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Good axles are quite hard. I have an angle grinder holder that turns the grinder into a mini chop saw for a square cut. I use a slitting disc to slice the end off, then chamfer it on the bench grinder.
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Some things make me feel so old. Stuff I bought new and still ride is now apparently "vintage" and commanding outrageous prices.
Apparently 10mm steel axles are now in that category.
As suggested, consider buying a longer one and cutting it down. I suggest double checking the thread length by assembling into the hub as if installing it before deciding which end (or both) to cut.
Otherwise, if there's a long established shop or co-op in your community, go there first. They might not have an axle, but likely have an old wheel or hub collecting dust that they can sell for less than the price of an axle
Apparently 10mm steel axles are now in that category.
As suggested, consider buying a longer one and cutting it down. I suggest double checking the thread length by assembling into the hub as if installing it before deciding which end (or both) to cut.
Otherwise, if there's a long established shop or co-op in your community, go there first. They might not have an axle, but likely have an old wheel or hub collecting dust that they can sell for less than the price of an axle
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Here you go...
https://www.loosescrews.com/product/...le-10x1x131mm/
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Edit added: Or if you prefer ebay..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/22510271159...Bk9SR4Toz_mDYQ
https://www.loosescrews.com/product/...le-10x1x131mm/
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Edit added: Or if you prefer ebay..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/22510271159...Bk9SR4Toz_mDYQ
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The problem I have with the aftermarket axle is lack of keyways for the slotted washers.
I'd prefer to use keyed washers, but the likelihood of slotting an axle seems iffy.
The aftermarket axle I have here has very short slots, just on the outside and my races seat quite far in, narrow hubs.
My old races don't jive with the threads on the new axle, if only I have a tap/die in this size, maybe I could make it work by rethreading the cones.
Weirdly enough, the locknuts spin on just fine, but the races/cones no go.
Murphy was an optimist.
I'd prefer to use keyed washers, but the likelihood of slotting an axle seems iffy.
The aftermarket axle I have here has very short slots, just on the outside and my races seat quite far in, narrow hubs.
My old races don't jive with the threads on the new axle, if only I have a tap/die in this size, maybe I could make it work by rethreading the cones.
Weirdly enough, the locknuts spin on just fine, but the races/cones no go.
Murphy was an optimist.
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The problem I have with the aftermarket axle is lack of keyways for the slotted washers.
I'd prefer to use keyed washers, but the likelihood of slotting an axle seems iffy.
The aftermarket axle I have here has very short slots, just on the outside and my races seat quite far in, narrow hubs.
My old races don't jive with the threads on the new axle, if only I have a tap/die in this size, maybe I could make it work by rethreading the cones.
Weirdly enough, the locknuts spin on just fine, but the races/cones no go.
Murphy was an optimist.
I'd prefer to use keyed washers, but the likelihood of slotting an axle seems iffy.
The aftermarket axle I have here has very short slots, just on the outside and my races seat quite far in, narrow hubs.
My old races don't jive with the threads on the new axle, if only I have a tap/die in this size, maybe I could make it work by rethreading the cones.
Weirdly enough, the locknuts spin on just fine, but the races/cones no go.
Murphy was an optimist.
John
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I think I have a Sunshine high-flange rear 5 sp hub in one of my parts boxes. I'll look.
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I remembered that Loose Screws also sells on ebay. After you determine if it is 10mm or 3/8", here is the listing...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/26462897655...3ABFBMwMaegIRh
John
https://www.ebay.com/itm/26462897655...3ABFBMwMaegIRh
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Our local Co-op has a tray with several dozen 10 x 1 x 145mm threaded rear hub axles. When I require something shorter, I take one of these ($2) parts and with a (metal) hacksaw blade cut them down to size. Takes less than 5 minutes.
Make sure you thread one of the cones onto the side you want to cut before the cutting. Immobilize the axle with a bench vice, and cut away. Then file the end of the axle smooth. Next, unwind the cone, which serves to chase the mangled threads on the cut side. Then do a light filing to finish. Make sure the side you cut has enough threads for the cones, spacers, locknuts etc.
Make sure you thread one of the cones onto the side you want to cut before the cutting. Immobilize the axle with a bench vice, and cut away. Then file the end of the axle smooth. Next, unwind the cone, which serves to chase the mangled threads on the cut side. Then do a light filing to finish. Make sure the side you cut has enough threads for the cones, spacers, locknuts etc.
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10mm is .394" vs .375" for 3/8".
ISTR that cones from one will screw on to the other, but not the opposite way?
A 3/8"x 24 (SAE) bolt screws into a 10mm x1mm nut no problem, but not the other way.

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Note, for the first 2 days you can only do 5 posts a day.
I usually only have to log in once every few months. The system is pretty good at remembering me on my PC, or phone.
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I have a little diamond disc from a chainsaw sharpener at Harbor Freight. I find it handy to polish the ends of cuts like I would get on an axle, or cutting cable housing.
Or polishing tips of tools. It has been quite handy. Unfortunately I don't have a tool rest with it, but may make one sometime.
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It's been rough living with the imposed 5 posts in 24 hours but the info here makes it worth it.
I did find out that the axle the bike shop sold me is 3/8" x 26TPI, courtesy of my thread gauge.
I have the Shimano one on the way from LooseScrews off eBay.
I did find out that the axle the bike shop sold me is 3/8" x 26TPI, courtesy of my thread gauge.
I have the Shimano one on the way from LooseScrews off eBay.
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