Dave Sutton Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Im having a problem with mine as it seems to big could i have some idea what other peoples sizes are And how long is your rear axle reading on a digital caliper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Im having a problem with mine as it seems to big could i have some idea what other peoples sizes are Mines pretty big. Your best bet would to be go see a doctor if you think it's too big. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sutton Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Ok, i knew this would come up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Your dropouts are spaced at 116mm. To fill the spaces, you will need some of these: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/snail_cams/tryall_cnc_snail_cams/c114p11852.html Snail cams will fill these spaces, and are also used to tension your chain, as explained here : http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/media/guides/maintenance_snail_cam_setup/m5.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sutton Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Then why are most mod axles at 116mm they wont be very secure if the drop outs are spaced at 116 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 The axles themselves are a tad longer than 116mm so as they can sit in the dropout itself. The hubs spacing is measured from the outside of the spacers/snail cam across the hub, in the same way the dropouts are measured from the inside. This determines what frame your hub will fit in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sutton Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 My last hub has a 126mm axle in it, I had a trialtech sport hubIts just confusing, my dad is saying i need a axle the same as my last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Without looking at my hub I wouldn't be able to say for definite how long the axle itself is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sutton Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 i measured the axle without any bolts at all just the axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 (edited) If you measure the distance from the outside edge of the spacer on one side of the axle, to the outside of the other on the opposite side (across the hub), it should come out near 110mm. Add the snail cams, one on each side which are roughly 3mm thick, you have a hub spaced at 116mm. Edited May 27, 2012 by Echo Lite 09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 My last hub has a 126mm axle in it, I had a trialtech sport hub Its just confusing, my dad is saying i need a axle the same as my last It would of been male, not female then. Just buy cams, or spacers and youll be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sutton Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 So if i was to get a 116mm hub it would be ok? If so il take the chance, many thanks guys, Just another quick question does the drop outs bend alot inwards when doing up the bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) 100% pal. Your drop-outs bend in because there is nothing there. If there was a 3mm spacer, or a snail-cam either side, It would support that and not bend. Basically, You have a 110mm rear axle. The frame needs 116mm. EDIT: Forgot to mention it fully. Male axles= Bolts screw over the axle ( http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/116mm_fixed_hubs/onza_tpro_open_rear_hub/c62p103.html ) So it needs to be longer! Female Axle= Bolts screw into the axle ( http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/116mm_fixed_hubs/onza_sealed_disc_rear_2012/c62p10814.html ) So it sits a bit inside your drop-out, or flush! Edited May 28, 2012 by TROYston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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