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[Closed] Middleburn RS8- can the axle be swapped?

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I've never had these. Is it possible to convert a standard set to fit a fatbike? I'm assuming the axle is bonded/permanently fixed to the NDS.


 
Posted : 19/11/2014 10:17 pm
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you can buy them with a longer axle but I'm pretty sure it's fixed


 
Posted : 19/11/2014 10:23 pm
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That's what I assume, I was just hoping someone was sure.


 
Posted : 19/11/2014 10:50 pm
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I'll have a look in the morning if you want, but

[url= http://www.middleburn.co.uk/x-type-fitting-instructions.pdf ]The Left crank arm and bottom bracket spindle are assembled in our factory as one unit and is designed not to be disassembled[/url]


 
Posted : 19/11/2014 10:53 pm
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Well, you're not meant To be able to completely remove the axle. However, it is possible as I've done it on my old ones. Will need a bit of effort and a breaker bar on the end of the hex key but yes, can be done.


 
Posted : 19/11/2014 10:53 pm
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why did you do it flange - can you buy replacements ?


 
Posted : 19/11/2014 10:57 pm
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Anyone else tried this?


 
Posted : 20/11/2014 4:03 pm
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Middleburn will swap the axle, its mentioned in the thread here: http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/middleburn-rs8-x-type-2


 
Posted : 20/11/2014 4:27 pm