bolt axle to quick release axle

Icyseanfitz

well lads, im looking at converting a rear wheel from a bolt on axle to a hollow axle for a quick release, any idea where i can get hollow axles for a 8 speed quando hub?

Holyboy

Your LBS?

I thought you were working in one now

Icyseanfitz

No man, left a while back to try and start my own little repair setup, they wouldn't have any hollow axles lying around anyway

Holyboy

OK then it's all a bit complicated though, if your LBS don't have one lying around they can order one for you and they are fairly cheap BUT it's best to know what size axle is in there already so you can use the original cones, spacers and lock nuts as it makes things much easier, it will be one of four.....10mmx26tpi, 10mmx1mm, 9.5mm(3/8")x26tpi or 9.5mmx1mm, you can check the size with a vernier gauge and thread pitch gauge or if you have a fancy Wheels Manufacturing axle/cone gauge:P

Of course it's possible to replace the whole axle along with cones, spacers and lock nuts with any diameter axle but the chances of the new one being the same are very slim, so unless you have various axle spacers lying around you may run into trouble and it will probably involve re-dishing the wheel.

Also if it's a freewheel hub and not a cassette hub I would not fit a hollow axle as they tend to break much easier than solid ones.

Edit: I see it's a cassette(8 speed) hub, good luck!!!!

Icyseanfitz

amazing how the simple ol job of "will you put a quick release on the back" is really not so simple

my answer, go buy a new wheel ffs :pac:

and as ever a fountain of information you are holyboy, il owe you a few pints if i ever see you