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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Damon on August 20, 2008, 06:19 AM

Title: Replacing axles
Post by: Damon on August 20, 2008, 06:19 AM

I have not ever replaced an axle on a wheel and I wondered if anyone had a guide on a website anywhere that would help?

I have got some alloy-hubbed Tuffs that need new axles and have ordered the kits from Vert-ego.

I could sling them into a bike shop and get them done, but at some point I want to be self-sufficient.

Is it a simple task?  Would I learn what I need by removing the old ones?

PS: I have done a search and couldn't find anything helpful.

Title: Re: Replacing axles
Post by: MartyC on August 20, 2008, 06:23 AM

If you can use a spanner you can change them yourself.

Get a pair of cone spanners which are very thin, flat spanners and check out this site ...

http://sheldonbrown.com/cone-adjustment.html

Marty  ;)