I have a Quickguard mudguard that i'd like to fit to the rear of my new Trek Emonda. The issue i am having is i can't find a thru axle. In theory they do exist, but distributor appears to have no stock and i haven't located any searching the internet.
So a completely different approach, get one custom made.
Does anyone make thru axles to customer specs?
The other alternative approach, does anyone make a hollow thru axle i can fit a QR through?
Have you tried the Robert Axle Project? Available in the UK at SJS, I think.
I have contacted them in case they can do something,
what dimensions and thread pitch?
its 142 12mm 1.75mm
Though I have made a discovery, the current thru axle is hollow and a QR will go down the centre, only issue being it's 10mm too short for what I need. So I think, unless someone tells me this isn't going to work, get a long skewer, such as for a fat bike. then slide into the current thru axle. then can fit mudguard off one end.
Pinner Machine Shop make custom axles.
ts 142 12mm 1.75mm
common size and Robert Axle will have something.
try Robert Axle BOB121
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/trailers/robert-axle-project-bob-trailer-12mm-thruaxle-m12-x-175-167mm/
Also potential just tap your current axle to suit some suitable bolts, but would depend on the dimensions and current axle tool needs.
Hamax do a universal 12mm bolt thru axle that covers all threads, widths, etc. I just sold one to a chap on here.
Just found t
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EG7fgJ9
Bought a couple of thru axels off these guys for £7-8 each so I could use my Thule Chariot trailer on a couple of different MTBs.
You can also email Robert Axle and they are quick to respond. Overnight midweek usually.
May or may not be useful but Halo used to do longer skewers (Porkies XL) - maybe some kicking around in a spares box.