Older Shimano 105 6sp hub - broken axle
02-19-24, 10:25 AM
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Honestly even a hacksaw. it's not like you're cutting through inches of material. it's a hollow axle.
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02-19-24, 08:59 PM
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My main issue with freewheels is the lack of high quality and the ability to customize them.
I “build” my cassettes by mixing and matching; even different mfg’s. There is a definite weight penalty, especially for weight weenies, because I have to use full cogs and not ones that use a carrier. Just take them apart and put them back together the way I want.
John
I “build” my cassettes by mixing and matching; even different mfg’s. There is a definite weight penalty, especially for weight weenies, because I have to use full cogs and not ones that use a carrier. Just take them apart and put them back together the way I want.
John
1X was also primo-expensive in years past, but now prices are starting to be reasonable. I don't want to spend more than $30 for a cassette, given that they need replacing periodically, with my amount of riding. It's a townie, not a race bike.
03-02-24, 09:14 AM
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Agree with Duragrouch - heat-treated 4130 (a chrome moly steel) has excellent properties. And rolled threads are stronger than cut, though I would guess that almost all axles are roll-threaded. So the refrrenced item looks to be top quality. But that price! $41 for a single axle. Makes my eyes water a bit...
