Swapping QR Axle for Solid Axle

lighty89

Hi People!

Got this bike... http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/db-outback-dd-p181104

Quick Release Axle has bent twice when doing some XC riding.
Want to swap it for a solid axle now, multiple bike shops have said QR is to weak.

Could you advise if this is possible and what one I would need?

nicklouse

If it is a standard threaded axel it is an easy swap.
But not all axels are made from a good material and can bend just as easily.

lighty89

How would I tell if it is standard?
I have 2 nuts on the axle that go inside the hub?

cooldad

lighty89 wrote:

Hi People!

Got this bike... http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/db-outback-dd-p181104

Quick Release Axle has bent twice when doing some XC riding.
Want to swap it for a solid axle now, multiple bike shops have said QR is to weak.

Could you advise if this is possible and what one I would need?

Seriously? Maybe a rubbish axle, but QR is more than up to XC, and much more.

lighty89

cooldad wrote:

lighty89 wrote:

Hi People!

Got this bike... http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/db-outback-dd-p181104

Quick Release Axle has bent twice when doing some XC riding.
Want to swap it for a solid axle now, multiple bike shops have said QR is to weak.

Could you advise if this is possible and what one I would need?

Seriously? Maybe a rubbish axle, but QR is more than up to XC, and much more.

I did quite a big jump...
Plus the bike weighs like a tank lol

lighty89

Could somebody recommend an axle to me?

supersonic

Not yet: what hub do you have? If you are bending the axle, I'd get new wheels, as you'll bend the rim eventually.

YeehaaMcgee

lighty89 wrote:

I did quite a big jump...
Plus the bike weighs like a tank lol

Makes no difference, QR is still more than up to the job.

lighty89

supersonic wrote:

Not yet: what hub do you have? If you are bending the axle, I'd get new wheels, as you'll bend the rim eventually.

This is the rear hub... Alloy 14G x 3/8" x 36H x 108 x 100mm W/QR For disc brake

Wish I didnt get this bike now, more trouble than its worth!
Dont have the money for a new one yet! Holiday and a House move to pay for!

supersonic

You probably need a 10mm axle:

http://www.petracycles.co.uk/10mm-rear- ... anguage=en

lighty89

I think the one I got is 9mm at the moment, would 10 be to big?
I noticed halfords have 9.5mm!

If the 10 should fit then i'll just go for it!
thanks!

supersonic

There is no way of telling as the hub is unbranded. It won't be 9mm - either 9.5, or most likely 10mm.

lighty89

Brill thank you