Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.

New: Take Part in the May's Giveaway: Win the LIVALL PikaBoost 2 E-bike Conversion Kit


Bent Axle, must I replace?
#1
OK, so here's my issue, the axle on my front wheel is bent. Actually, the axle seems fine, but the bolt portions with the screw threads are bent. See the picture for a better idea. The axle itself seems to still be straight. The wheel turns fine. I imagine this will someday need to be replaced, but am I OK for now? if it does need replacing, what all would that take? A whole new hub?

[attachment=34]
  Reply
#2
I think you're ok for now, just keep an eye on it and replace it at some point...

  Reply
#3
Replace just the axle? Or would I have to replace the whole hub?

  Reply
#4
Just the axle... but once you have the hub apart, check the bearing races for damage. If they're pitted then it'll be better to replace the hub (or wheel if it's cheaper).

  Reply
#5
I took off my rear tire (to try a freewheel tool I ordered - it didn't work Sad ) and found that the axle was bent on mine. To kind of continue this thread, where would I find an axle replacement? Would it be advisable to try and straighten the axle in a vise, or would that cause problems?

Why is it that they make adult bikes that'll generally work for 5'9" or above, yet when you pedal these same bikes they only work for someone who is 5'4" or so?
  Reply
#6
Your local bike shop should have a replacement axle for you (or they can order one). If it's a steel axle, you can try straightening it in a vise (be careful, just bend a tiny bit at a time, and use soft jaws with a rag or something similar to protect the threads).

  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
 
4,037
06-02-2020, 07:16 PM
Last Post: Painkiller
 
4,551
06-23-2019, 01:51 PM
Last Post: MamboNumber5
 
27,530
09-24-2014, 03:25 PM
Last Post: !TREK4ME!
 
32,914
09-24-2014, 01:25 PM
Last Post: cny-man
 
18,588
12-03-2013, 07:48 PM
Last Post: GeorgeET
 
19,511
11-04-2013, 09:02 PM
Last Post: billy247
 
59,529
04-28-2013, 11:24 AM
Last Post: nfmisso

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Urtopia Carbon Fold
Today 06:25 AM
Wearable Fitness Trackers
Today 02:31 AM
POLL: Are non-recumbent riders looking a...
Yesterday 01:02 PM
Safest bike helmets
Yesterday 04:14 AM
Mental Health Warning: Recumbents May Ca...
05-21-2025 01:09 PM
The great thing about trikes
05-21-2025 12:48 PM
Cycling industry is pricing out their ow...
05-21-2025 10:07 AM
How waterproof are eBikes?
05-20-2025 09:38 PM
Ebike
05-20-2025 05:37 PM
Colnago restoration
05-20-2025 12:29 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. Flowrider
21 posts
no avatar 2. Painkiller
19 posts
no avatar 3. GirishH
14 posts
no avatar 4. enkei
12 posts
no avatar 5. meamoantonio
12 posts