step down axel

[Registered Nutcase]

hey,

i buying a wheel off BoRn2RiDe (http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=37915) and im running an ATX that has qr rear, my problem is that the hub size is 12mm and it wont fit.

where would i find a step down axel that fits the hub?

cheers blake

[Rik]

Ummm....
his wheel is 150mm wide? The ATX is 135mm wide if I'm correct in assuming, due to it being quick release?
I don't think that'll work.

That said, to answer your question... I bought one of these (http://www.fortheriders.com/308.html) the other day and it was stepped to run in 10mm dropouts.

Edit: Wait a second, is that even a through-axle hub? Or is it just a solid 12mm axle that's fixed? I'm assuming the latter...

[-DAvo]

rik,

that 12mm axel you posted... did you mean it fits into a 12mm hub, but is made to fit into a 10mm drop out?

cos i have a hoodoo rear hub with the 12mm axel but was wondering if i was able to get a 10mm axel to fit in my frame..

[Rik]

did you mean it fits into a 12mm hub, but is made to fit into a 10mm drop out?Exactly right. I've done it with one frame already, and will be running 12mm hubs with such an axle on all my bikes, which coincidently will all be 10mm dropouts.
The only small issue is that it sets the rotor 1mm or so away from the caliper, but IMO it's not too big a drama to worry about.

[russthedog]

really? coz it doesnt say anywhere that it will do this? i know this sounds stupid but i want to make sure before i buy a hub thats 12mm...cheers rik

[nicklouse]

really? coz it doesnt say anywhere that it will do this? i know this sounds stupid but i want to make sure before i buy a hub thats 12mm...cheers rik


ERR will not work. your rear end is 135mm wide and that hub is 150mm wide.

will not fit.