Which thru axles?

noodleman
noodleman Posts: 852
edited May 2017 in Workshop
Hi guys. I'm in the process of building up a De Rosa SK disc. I've had to convert my vision metron qr wheelset to 12mm axle end caps. What I need to know is which thru axles I need. Obviously 12mm but I don't fully understand the difference in 'pitch' Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Cheers.
argon 18 e116 2013 Vision Metron 80
Bianchi Oltre XR Sram Red E-tap, Fulcrum racing speed xlr
De Rosa SK pininfarina disc
S Works Tarmac e-tap 2017
Rose pro sl disc

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  • bbrap
    bbrap Posts: 610
    You need to know the pitch/size of the thread in the frame and forks and then buy the appropriate thru axle. Ask De Rosa tech support (sorry I don't have the contact but I'm sure it would be easy to find) for the info. The issue with thru axles is that they need to match the frame/forks whereas a QR can swap easily between different ones as you have found out.
    Rose Xeon CDX 3100, Ultegra Di2 disc (nice weather)
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  • noodleman
    noodleman Posts: 852
    Cheers for that. Contacted i-ride who said the frameset should of been supplied with the thru axles and I should contact wiggle. Not sure why I need to contact wiggle really as they will just have to contact i-ride and ask for the axles.
    Either way, it hopefully means I shouldn't have to buy them.
    argon 18 e116 2013 Vision Metron 80
    Bianchi Oltre XR Sram Red E-tap, Fulcrum racing speed xlr
    De Rosa SK pininfarina disc
    S Works Tarmac e-tap 2017
    Rose pro sl disc

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