Converting a Pro II rear hub from QR to bolt through.

P-Jay
P-Jay Posts: 1,478
edited July 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
Can it be done? I have a Pro II hub I currently use on my Endruo but I want to use it on my Norco and switch the Endruo back to it orignal wheelset.

Does anyone know if it can be done? Have you done it? An easy DIY job?

Thanks
Shocker Enduro

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  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    It can be done, you can buy a Hope kit of parts, and IIRC you can convert to 10mm, 10mm Saint or 12mm. I don't think it's all that easy (not like popping off the front spacers to convert QR to 20mm) but easy enough for a competent mechanic.
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  • SiLvEr_SnAkE
    SiLvEr_SnAkE Posts: 180
    edited July 2007
    I converted my QR to 12mm, kit cost £20 and it was pretty easy to do, just find a pro II service guide and follow that and just replace the axle when you remove the QR one.

    EDIT: Follow this guide (register to see pics) http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=283367
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  • P-Jay
    P-Jay Posts: 1,478
    Thanks,

    LBS it is then.
    Shocker Enduro
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    which Norco?
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  • P-Jay
    P-Jay Posts: 1,478
    edited July 2007
    2007 A-line.

    I've got Pro II's with Mavic 729's, DT Double butted spokes brass nipplies etc, the full tank spec. on my Endruo but I want to use them on my Norco whilst I'm in Morzine next month. .

    I'll be getting some hope hoops for the Endruo as soon as funds allow but it's going back onto it's OE wheels for now.
    Shocker Enduro
  • P-Jay
    P-Jay Posts: 1,478
    SiLvEr_SnAkE wrote:
    I converted my QR to 12mm, kit cost £20 and it was pretty easy to do, just find a pro II service guide and follow that and just replace the axle when you remove the QR one.

    EDIT: Follow this guide (register to see pics) http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=283367

    Thanks, you beat to the punch. I might have a go myself then.
    Shocker Enduro
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    good luck making the hub wider.

    new hub time.
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  • P-Jay
    P-Jay Posts: 1,478
    nicklouse wrote:
    good luck making the hub wider.

    new hub time.

    Differnt size are they?

    I know the Team DH has an enlarged hub because the frame comes complete with a hub. Didn't know the A-line was different. I'll have to get the tape measure out tonight.
    Shocker Enduro
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    the 2007 A-line has a 150 hub.

    Qr hubs are 135.


    http://www.norco.com/2007bikes/Mountain ... f0cf478653
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  • P-Jay
    P-Jay Posts: 1,478
    Well I'll be.

    Another plan foiled. by the time I'd bought a new rear hub and had it built up with the rear rim and had my old oe endruo rims trued up I might as well buy a new wheel set for the Norco.

    Thanks for all your help!
    Shocker Enduro

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