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Hey all,
So I've got a rear centrelock 240s hub which was originally QR and which I'd like to convert into 142x12.
There's lots of chat online about doing so, eg [url= http://bryanus.com/dt-swiss-240s-142x12mm-rear-hub-axle-conversion ]here[/url]. It's an older hub so I needed a new axle tube as well as end caps. I bought [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151370788197?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 ]this[/url] kit.
Trouble is - the outer diameter of this new axle tube is clearly *slightly* smaller than that of the previous QR tube, so it wobbles slightly inside the old bearings. The end caps also don't come with O-rings so they fall off pretty easily if you're not careful. So questions:
1. Do I need to swap out the old bearings to match the size of the new axle tube, or could this just be a manufacturing error with the new tube?
2. Where can I get o-rings for my end caps from?!
Any help massively appreciated. Cheers!
TF Tuned are the UK support center for DT Swiss, they should be able to advise on o-rings etc.
If the hub is not built into a wheel you may be able to send it to TF Tuned and ask them to confirm axle dimensions and if they have something suitable for you or bearings etc.
I think it's more likely to be a problem with your Non-DT cheapo conversion kit than anything. New bearings won't help here but a genuine axle and end caps will.
This may help, always easier if you have spares codes.
[url= http://www.dtswiss.com/Resources/Support/HUBS/DT-Swiss-Hubs-240s-Technical-Manual ]240 Technical Manual[/url]
Also, the end caps on most of DT's newer hubs don't have O-rings, DT felt that all they did was hold moisture next to the bearing.
Hi I did the same got that cheap one off ebay and had the same probs I think it's just made to small,I ended up getting a gen DT kit which was £60 but that works spot on,I only had it fitted a month and 2 spokes pulled out the hub so it's no good to me anymore I can sell the axle and end caps for £25 posted if you intrested email in profile
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TMK, that'd be great. Thanks a lot! Email incoming...