[Miracleboi123]

hey guys, i have a shimano deore mtb quick release hub.
I want to convert it to a solid axle because it would hold my wheel better on a horizontal drop out. i called a local bike shop and they told me labor to convert would just be 10 bucks w/o the part. but i am afraid if i get the part from them... they'd charge me alot extra.

so what parts do i need specifically.
the axle needs to be 10mm i believe. and the width of the hub is 135mm if you need that.

if you guys can find the link to an axle i could use let me know :]

itd be very appreciative. Today i put on everything but the cranks, so it should look great. =]

thanks!

 

[Cru Jones]

10 X 1 X 180 should be good...

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/HU407Z42-Wheels+Manufacturing+Axle.aspx

And some of these and you're set...

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/HU406Z00-Problem+Solvers+Axle+Nuts.aspx

 

[Miracleboi123]

why should i get a 180mm long though? my hub is only 135mm..wide?

 

[Stoked]

you need to factor in dropout width and the axle nuts / washers. another inch on each side of the axle should accommodate all that.

 

[WaveDude]

you need to factor in dropout width and the axle nuts / washers. another inch on each side of the axle should accommodate all that.

And it's easier to cut it shorter than to cut it longer

 

[Miracleboi123]

you need to factor in dropout width and the axle nuts / washers. another inch on each side of the axle should accommodate all that.

that link showed me like a few types of axles i should get.
theres a few that said solid, and then a few that said QR

which ones should i get?

 

[crohnsy]

If the shop is only charing you $10 labour to swap the axle just buy the axle from them.

You aren't going to get ripped off...

even if you buy the axle online it doesn't sound like you are able to do the work yourself anyways...

 

[w00dy]

They should charge you about $15 for the parts. $10 labor for a hub rebuild is pretty reasonable. Just take it to them.

 

[Stoked]

that link showed me like a few types of axles i should get.
theres a few that said solid, and then a few that said QR

which ones should i get?

solid.

see what your shop has first like the others said.

 

[jonKranked]

If the shop is only charing you $10 labour to swap the axle just buy the axle from them.

You aren't going to get ripped off...

even if you buy the axle online it doesn't sound like you are able to do the work yourself anyways...

They should charge you about $15 for the parts. $10 labor for a hub rebuild is pretty reasonable. Just take it to them.

Yup, something an axle and cones is gonna be pretty reasonably priced from your LBS.


FWIW I did this conversion on an old XT hub of mine, and it worked out fine. never had an issue with it.