Thanks. Watched your video, ordered what I think I needed. Weeks later on install day, things did not fit well, but I remembered you mentioned re-using the original cone nut, and with that the install was awesome!!
Thanks. This is exactly what I needed. So many videos do the wheels with the disc brakes. I wish I could tip the video. Also the cone nuts that came with the replacement kit were twice as narrow as the cone nuts that were in the bike. Using the kit’s cone nuts the front wheel was wobbly. Using the original cone nuts fixed the problem.
Great video man, thanks for the help. Do you know if this works with a front wheel that has disk brakes? I'd imagine it only requires a slightly longer QR throufh-bolt.
Yes! process should be exactly the same as long as your new axle is the same width as your old one. The new axle will likely come with a correct length QR skewer
Some higher end bikes will have what’s called a thru axle which is different, but for most common bikes a regular quick release axle like in the video is standard! There’s lots of material online walking you through the differences if you’re new
It’s the same idea, just requires a bit more measuring. Best to measure the old axle first and replicate how far it sticks out from each end. It won’t be symmetrical because of the cogs
Same process but a bit more complicated to measure. Rear wheel hubs aren’t all necessarily centred since one side needs to accommodate the width of your freehub/freewheel. The rear spokes are also dished asymmetrically for this reason. It’s possible, but make sure you measure the original distance between your hub and frame dropouts so that the new axle can go back in exactly the same spot
Yes, snug them down enough so there’s no wiggle room, but loose enough that the wheel bearings still spin without much friction. The outer lock nut that threads against the cone nut though should be as tight as you can get it
On a rear wheel, the lever would be on the non-drive side so that it doesn’t interfere with the derailleur. It’s customary to match the front wheel lever location to the same side, but it’s not required
@@Walshibikes That makes sense. I'll try it :-) I just can't get my back wheel to stop wobling into the frame and I have stripped it down, changed bearings and greased everything. Here goes :-)
Sounds like your wheel may need to be trued. Take it to a bike shop and see if they can straighten it out before reinstalling, if it’s wobbly that’ll make the biggest difference
@@Walshibikes |I will. I went out on it yesterday and I ended up on my back within 30 yards. I am not stupid but there is something big that I am missing. I carried the bike home on my shoulder cussing. I am wondering if it wasn't made for a quick release squewer. But like you say ..Bike shop is next 🙂
As in replace an existing quick release axle for a bolted one? You definitely can, it’s the same process just the other way around. Bolted axles are a bit more secure from theft if that’s what you’re looking for
