[KavuRider]

Any chance you can convert a Deore hub to a 12mm thru axle? Strange request I know, but a friend is giving me a set of Sun MTX wheels from his old Stinky so I can finish building my Sluggo hardtail (which requires a 12x135mm rear wheel).

I thought I once read that you can do the conversion with the Hone axle kit, but I haven't been able to find that information again.

Thoughts?

 

[Racebike]

Hello.

Converting such a hub into a 12mm through-axle unit is not possible.

Sure, you can embark on a spendy route through a machine shop to convert it to a 12mm unit with sealed bearings, but that would cost a hell of a lot more compared to just buying a new hub.

 

[KavuRider]

Hello.

Converting such a hub into a 12mm through-axle unit is not possible.

Sure, you can embark on a spendy route through a machine shop to convert it to a 12mm unit with sealed bearings, but that would cost a hell of a lot more compared to just buying a new hub.

Pretty much what I figured, but I thought I'd throw it out there and hope someone had some magic!

Thanks!

 

[HAB]

It actually can sort of be done, depending on how your frame is set up. This won't work for, say, a Maxle bike, but if you've got a lathe all it takes is a long solid 10mm axle in place of the normal one, and a little spacer on each side to make the section of the axle that would fit in the dropout 12mm, and you're in business. Just use a normal 10mm nut on each end and you're in business.

 

[KavuRider]

It actually can sort of be done, depending on how your frame is set up. This won't work for, say, a Maxle bike, but if you've got a lathe all it takes is a long solid 10mm axle in place of the normal one, and a little spacer on each side to make the section of the axle that would fit in the dropout 12mm, and you're in business. Just use a normal 10mm nut on each end and you're in business.

Interesting idea. It could work, but I think in the end it would end up costing me more since I don't have access to a machine shop.

I just need to suck it up and get a set of Outlaws or something.

Thanks for the input!!

 

[KavuRider]

HAB, is this what you were talking about?

http://www.hucknroll.com/mountainbike/Intense-Cycles-Rear-Axle-Adapters/INC0057M.html?CMP_SKU=INC0057&MER=0406&CMP_ID=SH_FRO011&mv_pc=r126&mr:trackingCode=77BE9AD1-9663-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&mr:referralID=NA

 

[HAB]

HAB, is this what you were talking about?

http://www.hucknroll.com/mountainbike/Intense-Cycles-Rear-Axle-Adapters/INC0057M.html?CMP_SKU=INC0057&MER=0406&CMP_ID=SH_FRO011&mv_pc=r126&mr:trackingCode=77BE9AD1-9663-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&mr:referralID=NA

Yup. Not quite how I'd do mine, but the general idea's the same.

 

[KavuRider]

Yup. Not quite how I'd do mine, but the general idea's the same.

Cool, thanks for the help! +rep to you!

As luck would have it, I am apparently getting a set of new wheels for my birthday So problem solved!!

 

[HAB]

Great success. Whatcha getting?

 

[KavuRider]

Great success. Whatcha getting?

You'll see, I'm going to post pics when its all said and done Don't want to say yet, because its not 100% set in stone...

Its going to be ridiculous, that's all I can say!

 

[KavuRider]

Great success. Whatcha getting?

Hey HAB. Got my new wheelset

Just need the DT Swiss 12mm axle kit and I'm set.

On clearance at my LBS.

 

[HAB]

Hey HAB. Got my new wheelset

Just need the DT Swiss 12mm axle kit and I'm set.

On clearance at my LBS.

That was not what I expected. At all.

 

[KavuRider]

That was not what I expected. At all.

I know.

 

[HAB]

I know.

Are those for the Sluggo? If so, that has to be the most awesomely bombproof bike in the history of ever.


I'd love a DH hardtail like that if I had money and space for it. Guess I'm going to have to settle for a road, XC, DJ, AM and DH bike though. Woe is me.

I expect pics.

 

[KavuRider]

Are those for the Sluggo? If so, that has to be the most awesomely bombproof bike in the history of ever.


I'd love a DH hardtail like that if I had money and space for it. Guess I'm going to have to settle for a road, XC, DJ, AM and DH bike though. Woe is me.

I expect pics.

Yup, for the Sluggo.

This is going to be my only bike for awhile, except for my road commuter. Funds are tight, got these on a killer deal.

Oh yes, there will be pics So far, Sherman fork, TAG wheels, Mr. Dirt chainguide, steel cranks...

 

[HAB]

Yup, for the Sluggo.

This is going to be my only bike for awhile, except for my road commuter. Funds are tight, got these on a killer deal.

Oh yes, there will be pics So far, Sherman fork, TAG wheels, Mr. Dirt chainguide, steel cranks...

So much awesome.


For me I'm picturing a custom steel number, singlespeed, with a Monster T and Arrow rims on Hadleys. Or something like that. Basically I want a bike I can go beat the snot out of and not have to do much maintenance on ever. My current DH bike rips, and is hardly what you'd call flimsy, but it does take a bit to keep it running.

 

[KavuRider]

So much awesome.


For me I'm picturing a custom steel number, singlespeed, with a Monster T and Arrow rims on Hadleys. Or something like that. Basically I want a bike I can go beat the snot out of and not have to do much maintenance on ever. My current DH bike rips, and is hardly what you'd call flimsy, but it does take a bit to keep it running.

The friend who sold me this frame had another Sluggo with a Monster T on it, it was pretty sick. Pretty much indestructible. Handled like a dump truck though.

I'm pretty sure this will be similar.
I just wanted a bike that I can beat the hell out of and not worry about. I figure this should do the trick.

 

[KavuRider]

Hey HAB - check it:

 

[HAB]

Sweet. Looks like a tank.

 

[Kurbow]

Was it sealed? pretty sure it has and 15m and 17m nut on both sides. I recently just converted my shimano hub to thru axle. Just call them up tell them the part number and ask for a thread pitch count and length. Then order a axle.

 

[HAB]

Was it sealed? pretty sure it has and 15m and 17m nut on both sides. I recently just converted my shimano hub to thru axle. Just call them up tell them the part number and ask for a thread pitch count and length. Then order a axle.

Bolt on != through axle.

 

[KavuRider]

Sweet. Looks like a tank.

Thanks.
Yes, it is a tank. About 40 lbs, rock solid.
I did an XC ride with it yesterday, actually did pretty good. With all that weight and the stiff wheels, you can take any line you want really, just have to hold on.

Jumps well too.