Hi all,
After 3 months and 5 delays, I have finally given up on my order of [url= http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Nuke-Proof-Conversion-Kit-QR-Rear_37343.htm ]this[/url] from Tredz (I bought it when it said there was 1 left, but there were none). It is the last part I need to finish off my build and I don't want to give up valuable Easter holidays riding time waiting for it.
So I need another conversion axle from somewhere. I've found [url= http://www.sun-ringle.com/mtb/accessories/135mm-rear-conversion-axle/ ]this[/url] , but I can't seem to find anywhere in stock.
If anyone knows of a similar conversion axle that should convert my 12x135 rear hub to 10mm QR then please let me know.
If anyone has one I can buy off them that would be amazing too - I'll pay a fair price of course.
Thanks for any help!
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Well i have used one of these before
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25867 ]heavy duty axle[/url]
but they are out of stock,
The one you want is due in stock shortly tho...
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=34779 ]here[/url]
Or you could always use this...
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=65450 ]sun axle[/url]
due in next week.
pretty ghetto but could be a quick fix till something decent arrives. i used a 12mm threaded bar with two nuts/washers from my local builders merchant and just filed the threads off to fit the dropouts. NOT pretty but it did the job!
Another option would be to get a aluminium 12mm axle and file some flats into it so it would slot into a 10mm dropout.
Hmm, yeah I may get the Sun Ringle axle. I'm reluctant to wait another week for the NP axle as I've been doing that for so long now, and it just gets delayed. I was really hoping someone might have one for sale, but obviously not. Thanks for the help anyway!
Well CRC are the importers for both Nukeproof and Sun-Ringle so if they have been stringing you along then maybe wait a week and then get something else. The 12mm axle filed down is an easy one and should only cost you £10-15.
I have a NP axle, sadly its in use or id have lent you it till one came in stock.
Could you not find a local engineering company and ask them to do you a massive favour for biscuits and cake perhaps, and just use a lathe to take a 12mm aluminium down to 10mm on the ends?
STATO: Yeah I think I'll just cancel my order with tredz if the Sun one comes in stock. Thanks for the offer of hypothetically lending it to me 🙂
BRADLEY: Yeah, that might be a good idea, but with possibly only a week to wait, not sure if it's worth it.