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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Zippy on February 05, 2006, 10:20 PM

Title: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
Post by: Zippy on February 05, 2006, 10:20 PM

Is it possible to change the axle of a 14mm wheel to a 10mm.

I've got an Alex Super G front wheel that I want to fit to a set of Odessey Pro Dirt forks, however the axle is to big. The frame on the bike fits the rear wheel but not the front.

I guess the cheapest option is to take a grinder to the forks. Is this going to be safe (ish)

Title: Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
Post by: oberonspacefruit on February 05, 2006, 10:27 PM

you can get slotted axles. 14mm, but shaved to fit ten. i e a bit machined off both sides

Title: Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
Post by: Zippy on February 05, 2006, 10:30 PM

Excellent, where from.

Title: Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
Post by: oberonspacefruit on February 05, 2006, 10:34 PM

that my friend, is where my help ends unfortunately.

Title: Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
Post by: Zippy on February 05, 2006, 10:36 PM

Bugger

Title: Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
Post by: lazychubs on February 06, 2006, 08:42 AM

ive changed a axle in me haro hub i just used the lot
but mine was lose ball bearings tho worked ok till i didnt
 do em up tight enuf and all the bearings came out lol

Title: Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
Post by: Moose on February 06, 2006, 10:56 AM

Can you not just file down your 14mm axles? Should be easy enough :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
Post by: steve on February 06, 2006, 12:35 PM

yes it is, find a flat file, with serrations on its edge

-bolt the wheel up to the outside of the fork - to stop the spindle spinning
-take off 2mm either side


- ;D

Title: Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
Post by: Zippy on February 07, 2006, 12:16 AM

took the easy option and bought some new forks.