SpecialKev

Where can I fine a solid axle to replace my QR for my new horizontal drop-out SS commuter. It has a WTB Speeddisc hub and uses standard moutain bike 135mm spacing. I am concerned that I will loose chain tension when just using the quick release skewer.

Thanks

Kevin

Little Darwin

I don't know a source, but if the cones are the same size, any old junker might have the right ones... I just replaced a QR front axle with an old one on my bike because the QR wouldn't fit the fork opening. It rolls well, and has no play.

I am interested to discover whether what I have done is valid and/or safe.

tibikefor2

Is this a fixed gear or a single speed? If you have a single speed freehub, you need not worry. If you have a single speed fixed gear, then you eother have to clamp down on the quick release or go to a solid axle. Any local bike shop that can order from a wholesale distributor should be able to get you an axle.

SpecialKev

This is for a freehub turned into a single speed. The frame has horizontal drop outs so I am worried that the wheel will slip under pressure.

What size axle should I buy?

same time

I have done this with a few older shimano hubs, and get the axles here:

https://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi...id=90369574829

I didn't look too close at the list, but those axles may be all for 126mm and 130mm hubs. So, you can probably find what you need here:

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/hub-parts.html

You'll also need to know the threads per inch and diameter of the axle, and you'll need a good pair of track nuts.

rat_factory

i remember seeing some here: https://www.biketoolsetc.com/

barba

nashbar has them, as well. look under skewers. they work for my SS. I couldn't get the tension high enough with QR and the wheel would get cocked sidways when I rode up large hills. scary when you get to the other side of the hill.

squeakywheel

I went to my LBS and got a solid axel to replace the QR one on my front wheel. Guy at the LBS said QR axels are 9mm diameter. He said most people are going the other way, Solid -> QR. He had a one USA made CroMo 9mm axel in his parts bins which he sold to me for $9 (including 2 nuts).

supcom

There is no difference in the chain forces of a singlespeed vs. a multispeed bike. You should be able to run a quick release with no problem. A fixed gear is a different story since you apply reverse pressure on the chain and can skid the rear wheel.

I suggest you try the quick release for a while and see how it goes. Just make sure it's tightened correctly. I think you'll find it works fine.

giantcfr1

I may be completely wrong with your request, but my mate uses these on his fixie, and I tried them out with great success on my nine speed hub. These are made for mountain bike hubs so I assume any shop in the US who sells MTB will have them.


Steve.

ken cummings

For a while I was having a problem with breaking rear axles. A pal in a bike shop heard my woes and gave me a set of track hubs. I had a new rear wheel built using the old freewheel. Problem solved for nearly 10 years now. Pitches? Threads per inch? I trust a good lbs for those details. Now I carry a T- handled allen wrench for rear flat tires. may not apply for you.I have vertical dropouts.

SpecialKev

Well I did my 15 mile commute using my new MTB single speed with hoizontal drop-outs and and old style Shimano quick release. Everything to function as expected.

Thanks for all the replies.

Kevin

max-a-mill

i think your QR will be just fine....

if your having trouble try to track down one of the older havier all metal jobbies (or maybe just the end nut to replace the plastic coated one in the newer shimano axles.

keep em tight and you should be fine. if it slips you could use a chaintug instead of a new axle as well.



but i never have had to resort to that.