Does anyone know if there is any reason why a Shimano x12 QR should not work with a Cannondale Jekyll x12 frame?
I bought a Shimano axle but on first pass the thread doesn't seem to fit the Jekyll frame. Didn't want to force it but wondered if anyone knows of a difference - or is just a case of paint overspray reducing the dia of the frame thread?
Cheers
I think there are two x12 threads. The axle needs to match the frame.
A bit like how a maxle won't fit a fox fork even though they are both 15mm
I'd get an appropriate tap and run it through the frame to make sure it's clear.
If you mean X-12?, then it's Syntace/DTSwiss.
possibly 3 companies doing their version of the 142mm x 12mm standard now, if that's what you mean?
Syntace/DTSwiss is X-12 [url= http://www.syntace.com/ ]http://www.syntace.com/[/url]
Syntace do a reasonably cheap after market axle that requires an allen key to fit. DT do a tool free axle which is expensive
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Shimano also do a 142mm x12mm axle
Sram appear to also do a Maxle 142mm x 12mm axle
As I understand it (might be wrong) neither of these are 'X-12' standard, but some sort of alternative take on 142mm x 12mm.
This is from the Jekyll specs:
Extras
High Pressure Shock Pump, DYAD Remote Lever, Syntace X-12 142 mm rear axle.
So, if you haven't got one, you need to find a Syntace X-12 axle or a DTSwiss X-12 axle (as pictured above).
looks like DT do a cheaper option now the standard has become more common
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=81163&gclid=COqA2IbVw7ECFbMJtAodYRoAxA ]http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=81163&gclid=COqA2IbVw7ECFbMJtAodYRoAxA[/url]
The "standard" is the dropout spacing and the diameter of the axle. How it secures to the frame varies. Axle needs to match frame, but actual hubs are interchangeable.
[i]How it secures to the frame varies.[/i]
What is it about the bike industry and standards?
Publishing the technical specs of a proprietary (sp?) system does not make it a bloody standard!
That's the best thing about standards; there's so many to choose from.
[i]there's so many to choose from. [/i]
and even then theyseem to feel the need to produce a new one.
FSA now produce a double sided A3 poster for headset standards.
It can't be good for sustainability etc when every manufacturer is off doing their own thing and producing bespoke components.
