Converting solid axle to hollow (front)

The Rookie
The Rookie Posts: 27,812
edited December 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
My Retro Gary Fisher is running a nutted front axle, but I'd like to convert to QR to save me carrying a spanner (or worse - forgeting to carry a spanner!), however every spare hollow front axle i have is a smaller diameter and the cones from the solid axle, while sort of fitting, don't fit properly. I can't use the cones on the hollow axle as they are too small an OD for the seals in the hub (Formula RBP). Can I get a hollow front axle that will take the cones etc from the solid axle, or is it sized as a rear axle and I need to get one and cut it shorter?

Simon
Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Depends on the measurements, as I have seen various qr axle sizes over the years. If you can get the diameter and TPIthen can match up.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    OK SS, thanks, will get out the die set tomorrow and see if I can get a thread, but at a guess I'd say M10 fine....

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Actually, having looked about, cant see any 111mmfront axles... may have to cut down a rear 146mm afterall.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    The Beginner wrote:
    OK SS, thanks, will get out the die set tomorrow and see if I can get a thread, but at a guess I'd say M10 fine....

    Simon
    M10 was an option on some shimano front hubs.
    But a 3/8 front axle should be fine. The cones should be ok.

    Got pics of your set up just to see if there is anything that is out of the norm.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Problem solved, in digging around for a rear to check the cones etc on I've found a larger diameter front I'd put in the wrong tub that has the right threads, and for info, yes, it is the same as the standard rears I had in the same tub, just goes to show the value of not chucking stuff out!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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