Hi
I need to replace the bearings on my rear wheel, while I'm doing it I plan on changing the Axel as well. The Axel measures 170mm, I was thinking of changing to a quick release one.
My question is how do I know what size Axel do I buy, how do I measure for this.
Cheers
Neil.
Easiest to take to a bike shop or co-op, but you need to know the axle diameter and thread pitch in mm. Rear q/r axles are generally 10x1mm. The length of the axle needs to be at least 5 mm longer than the distance between dropouts - if slightly too long it can be cut or ground down to size. If your current axle isn't 10x1 or another size available in q/r then changing becomes much more complicated. Note that if you have a freewheel equipped bike, and especially if it's 6 speed in the back a q/r axle will bend or break more easily than a solid axle, and it's much easier to steal the wheel.
Hi cny-man
Thanks for the reply, It is a seven speed freewheel (screw on), by the sounds of it I would be better off sticking with the solid Axel.
Just another quick question, what in your opinion is better loose or caged bearings, I have both. And what greese is the best, I have the Weldtite grease with teflon .
Thanks
Neil
Hi 1FJEF
Thanks for your reply, I have a tub of that grease, I will use your advice and stick with the loose bearings, I bought a tub of 200 1\4 inch off Amazon their made by weldtite too.
Cheers
Neil