Replacement rear axle
04-10-14, 10:40 AM
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Replacement rear axle
I stripped the threads on the rear axle of my old ten-speed bike when I was doing some maintenance. I was wondering what type of axle I would need to replace it? The bike is a Univega with stem shifters. It also has 27in wheels if that is important. Would something like this work or would I need something else?
Summit 3 8"X26T Rear Axle Set 165mm BMX | eBay
Summit 3 8"X26T Rear Axle Set 165mm BMX | eBay
04-10-14, 10:46 AM
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online not in front of me its only a guess .. but as the loose ball bearings are commonly 1/4"
a lot of kludges with a whole axle assembly could work , but as BMX is a lot narrower frame than a 10speed , I may be to narrow,.
Try bringing your wheel to a brick and mortar bike shop . they can see things you wont or cannot show ..
a lot of kludges with a whole axle assembly could work , but as BMX is a lot narrower frame than a 10speed , I may be to narrow,.
Try bringing your wheel to a brick and mortar bike shop . they can see things you wont or cannot show ..
04-10-14, 11:08 AM
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If just the axle is bad, you don't need the cones etc.
Your LBS should have one for less $ than your link. Especially after you add S&H.
Just take the bare axle with you. Take one of the nuts and they can quickly check to see if it threads onto the new axle or not, instead of making them dig out a nut that fits your axle and then digging out an axle that fits their nut.
Your LBS should have one for less $ than your link. Especially after you add S&H.
Just take the bare axle with you. Take one of the nuts and they can quickly check to see if it threads onto the new axle or not, instead of making them dig out a nut that fits your axle and then digging out an axle that fits their nut.
04-10-14, 11:09 AM
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04-10-14, 11:14 AM
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A 10mm X1mm is close to a 3/8" x 26.
I've found that when switching to a nutted axle, the cones & lock nuts from the QR axle screw on.
The reverse is not true.
So, you can pick your option and maybe pick again if your first GUESS doesn't work.
I've found that when switching to a nutted axle, the cones & lock nuts from the QR axle screw on.
The reverse is not true.
So, you can pick your option and maybe pick again if your first GUESS doesn't work.
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04-10-14, 11:28 AM
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Otherwise, I'd expect a Univega built in Taiwan to have a metric 10x1 axle rather than the European 3/8x26tpi.
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