Solid axle conversion

Fred Steele
Fred Steele Posts: 81
edited January 2008 in Workshop
This may sound like a very easy question, but I can't seem to find an answer on the net.
If I wanted to convert my quick release 105 hub to solid axle, should I just buy a solid axle about 120mm and transfer the cones and locknuts, or is this hub a sealed, non-serviceable type?

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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    You'll need a Cro-mo 9mm axle for the front or 10mm Cro-mo fior the rear, 120/140mm length, not sure about friont length but should be that simple, just take the cones etc from the QR axle.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • pete.whelan
    pete.whelan Posts: 788
    if the hub is traditional cup & cone bearings, then it should be possible.

    front hub will be 100mm OLN, plus thickness of fork blades, plus nuts/washers you are using plus a few mm extra .

    Rear will be similar but OLN will be different, probably 130mm for a modern (last 15 years) 105 hub
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  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    Why would you want to?
  • Fred Steele
    Fred Steele Posts: 81
    You know, now I've thought about it, I might not want to after all, as I'm possibly gonna do some courier work to get my fitness up - I guess I'd always lock the front wheel and front triangle to something immovable, but these things are always useful to know.

    Thanks.
  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    I was larrgely after a clarification - if it's security you're after than just get a bolt on skewer (you can get security ones which need a special tool, which will make your wheels more secure than using nuts e.g. http://www.awcycles.co.uk/brands/KF/Sec ... index.aspx).

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