Bolt-on front disc wheel? (Not QR)
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Bolt-on front disc wheel? (Not QR)
I've gotten used to bolt-on wheels and appreciate the security since my bike gets parked on the street during the day.
I have a 700c outfitted with fenders and 35cm tires that I rode most of last winter because we didn't get a lot of snow. The wheels are the cheap velomine CR18s on Formula hubs. I want to convert the front to a disc brake.
Is there a bolt-on hub with disc brake that I can build a cheap-ass wheel around because I'm a cheap-ass (and see the point about bike parking)? It's hard to search for because the bolt-on rotor messes with the search terms. I'm looking for an entry level dibs huh that's not QR.
I know the front wheel has nothing to do with ss/fg but this is probably the best place for the question.
I have a 700c outfitted with fenders and 35cm tires that I rode most of last winter because we didn't get a lot of snow. The wheels are the cheap velomine CR18s on Formula hubs. I want to convert the front to a disc brake.
Is there a bolt-on hub with disc brake that I can build a cheap-ass wheel around because I'm a cheap-ass (and see the point about bike parking)? It's hard to search for because the bolt-on rotor messes with the search terms. I'm looking for an entry level dibs huh that's not QR.
I know the front wheel has nothing to do with ss/fg but this is probably the best place for the question.
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I think I've seen them, perhaps on cheap bikes/parts.
You should be able to replace any of the standard cone/axle setups with a standard 9mm solid axle.
https://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Manufac.../dp/B001CARKFU
You should be able to replace any of the standard cone/axle setups with a standard 9mm solid axle.
https://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Manufac.../dp/B001CARKFU
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Axle swap will work probably only with Shimano hubs. Not many disc hubs use cup/cone bearings. When you do find a hub with cup/cone bearings check that it doesn't have an oversized axle, which some Shimano hubs have.
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It sounds like the only reason the OP prefers a nutted axle over a QR is for security. In that case why not just get a bolted skewer instead of a QR, which requires a tool for removal.
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Yep, just Google Bolt On Skewer and you will see lots of options - quick and easy. Most just use a hex key, some use a special shaped key device (don't loose it!).
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build a cheap-ass wheel
Shimano Deore XT M756 Disc Hub > Components > Wheel Parts > Rear Hubs | Jenson USA
You can possibly find a suitable axle at a co-op
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