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Offline Zippy

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14mm > 10mm wheel axle
« on: February 05, 2006, 10:20 PM »
Is it possible to change the axle of a 14mm wheel to a 10mm.

I've got an Alex Super G front wheel that I want to fit to a set of Odessey Pro Dirt forks, however the axle is to big. The frame on the bike fits the rear wheel but not the front.

I guess the cheapest option is to take a grinder to the forks. Is this going to be safe (ish)
« Last Edit: February 05, 2006, 10:27 PM by Zippy »

Offline oberonspacefruit

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Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2006, 10:27 PM »
you can get slotted axles. 14mm, but shaved to fit ten. i e a bit machined off both sides
I want to touch ORB

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Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2006, 10:30 PM »
Excellent, where from.

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Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2006, 10:34 PM »
that my friend, is where my help ends unfortunately.
I want to touch ORB

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Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2006, 10:36 PM »
Bugger

Offline lazychubs

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Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2006, 08:42 AM »
ive changed a axle in me haro hub i just used the lot
but mine was lose ball bearings tho worked ok till i didnt
 do em up tight enuf and all the bearings came out lol

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Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2006, 10:56 AM »
Can you not just file down your 14mm axles? Should be easy enough :daumenhoch:

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Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2006, 12:35 PM »
yes it is, find a flat file, with serrations on its edge

-bolt the wheel up to the outside of the fork - to stop the spindle spinning
-take off 2mm either side


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Re: 14mm > 10mm wheel axle
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2006, 12:16 AM »
took the easy option and bought some new forks.

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