What kind of axle do I need?? HELP

dominik379

I'm looking into buying these hubs and just wondering what axle i would need for the back

its 150x12 rear hub

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sorry I'm new

any help is much appreciated

poah

what did google say?

dominik379

I looked at google and can't seem to find much that i understood, this is all new to me, sorry!

jimothy78

Axle standards are dictated by the frame (for rear wheel) and forks (for front wheel).

You have to buy hubs that fit (or which can be converted to fit) those standards. You can't just buy any old hubs and expect them to fit your frame and forks.

dominik379

oh i understand now, the back end of my bike takes a 150mm hubs I'm just wondering what axle i would need to secure it in place

thanks for the help so far

jimothy78

Is the frame (dropout) threaded on one side to take a "quick release" screw-in thru axle?
http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/rock ... wwodrA4Akg

Or are both sides plain holes, which would then require a bolt-thru axle?
http://www.bicyclehero.com/gb/azonic-re ... wgodWxUAOA

those are the two basic types - work out which your frame needs - if you're right that both hub and frame are designed for 150x12, then you should have a match.

As for the front - that hub is set up for a 20mm axle - if your fork uses a different standard, you will need the appropriate adapters (available from superstar).

rockmonkeysc

Some frames use a bespoke axle which only fits that frame. My Nukeproof Scalp has a 150x12 axle which only fits Nukeproof downhill frames.