Quick release ss/fixie hub question.

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10-24-08 | 10:20 AM

canflyboy

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Quick release ss/fixie hub question.

I've got my donor bike (Miele) for my first ss/fixie. I want to install a ss/fixie to start. I want to use a QR. I can't find any hubs with a through hole for a QR skewer. Do I simply drill out the axle for a QR skewer? I have a lathe, so it wouldn't be much (?) of a problem once a completely dissassemble the hub?

Can I order a fix/single hub with a QR option.

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canflyboy

No flaming please. I want to be able to change to the ss easily after I tire myself out on the fixed side. I'm a 50 y.o plus newbie. This forum can be harsh!

10-24-08 | 10:26 AM

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This forum can be harsh!

Yes it can.

Simply put, yes there are hubs out there with both track nuts and a hollow axle for QR. The one that comes to mind is Milwaukee 4 Star Hubs from Ben's Cycle.

That said, these are probably a re-brand of a stock hub from somewhere else.

10-24-08 | 11:21 AM

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If you are going to disassemble the hub you can simply replace the existing axle with a hollow QR axle. The cones/spacers don't know the difference.

Drilling an axle would seem to be a bad idea. QR axles are designed and manufactured to be hollow. In my experience solid axles don't seem as solidly built.

10-24-08 | 11:35 AM

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10-24-08 | 11:42 AM

malpag3

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10-24-08 | 11:57 AM

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Van Dessel has what you want.

https://www.vandesselsports.com/vstuff.html

10-24-08 | 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by malpag3

Yes it can.

Simply put, yes there are hubs out there with both track nuts and a hollow axle for QR. The one that comes to mind is Milwaukee 4 Star Hubs from Ben's Cycle.

That said, these are probably a re-brand of a stock hub from somewhere else.

I don't think those are deigned for QR. They just happen to be hollow. QR axles don't extend beyond the dropouts.

10-24-08 | 12:00 PM

malpag3

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Milwaukee Bicycle Co. *4 Star Hubs* - 36h

$69.99

Our very own, featuring:

• 36-Hole
• 120mm Spacing (Long axle can be easily spaced to 130mm)
• Smooth Sealed Cartridge Bearings
• Real Tracknuts
• Silver Anodized
• Hollow Axles - for quick release conversion, if preferred
• Hi-Flange - with cut-outs for that classic look.
• Flip/flop Threading - rear hub will accept a freewheel on one side and a real track cog and lockring on the other.
• 42mm Chainline - to work with track bikes and converting most road bikes to fixed gear.

For the Wheel Builder:
34.5mm Flange Width
61.3mm Flange Diameter

Just going off of what they spec.

10-24-08 | 12:25 PM

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Just going off of what they spec.

I stand corrected.

10-24-08 | 12:55 PM

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if your into high quality hubs you can get a paul hub and just get the qr conversion kit- theyll last forever. also, just get a used road wheel for qr up front. i did that for about 8 months and it was pretty easy and problem free

10-24-08 | 02:44 PM

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Thanks all for the info

Won't drill existing axle - Will purchase flip/flop with QR - easy and thanks again.

10-24-08 | 06:11 PM

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Dimension hubs are cheap, and have a QR compatible axle. Think formula hubs but with the option of running solid or QR as you see fit.

10-24-08 | 09:04 PM

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ben's hubs are rebranded dimensions.

10-24-08 | 09:11 PM

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Are you people nuts? None of those hollow, nutted axles will work with a QR. The axle sticks out about 3/4" from the outside of the frame/fork.

And, I don't know what to make of that line in the Milwaukee catalog. But if they mean the hubs pictured above, then they are wrong. Maybe they mean they can be converted by hacksawing off the ends of the axles, but there is no other way it would work.

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10-24-08 | 09:18 PM

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just get your solid axle switched to a QR axle. i think it's a bad idea though in the rear because your rear hub will slip in the dropout under heavy load.