Different width axle for front and rear wheels
08-04-14, 01:25 PM
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Different width axle for front and rear wheels
I bought an old Schwinn off of craigslist, probably/possibly a shwinn continental (see here for discussion on what it might be https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...y-id-help.html ). I bought a new set of wheels to put on it, and when I tried to put the front wheel on, I discovered that the axle was to wide for the slot in the axle. When I examine the old wheels in detail, I found that the front axle is narrower than the rear. Has anyone ran into this problem before. Can I use my dremmel to widen the slot for the axle? I will post a picture in the evening when I get home. Thanks for the help.
08-04-14, 01:35 PM
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Do you mean the width of the axle from locknut to locknut or are you referring to the axle diameter?
In general quick release wheels usually have a front axle with a smaller diameter. it is very likely that if the bike had bolt on wheels those axles had an even thinner diameter.
In general quick release wheels usually have a front axle with a smaller diameter. it is very likely that if the bike had bolt on wheels those axles had an even thinner diameter.
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You can use a Dremel, but be very careful. The distance from the tip (where the axle meets the fork) to the crown (the top of the fork) must be the same on both fork blades. If not, the wheel will not go in straight, or the bike might even pull to one side or another.
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