trials_king_2005 Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hi As the title says could you make a 10mm axel frame into a 14mm as i don't really want buy a new wheel when i buy a new frame, if it is possible to do could you post ideas please on how to do it.thanks tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipper Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hi, My mate Python_Rider (tom) has a python(obviously) and has a 14mm axle in it. He Filed down the dropouts a little bit but looks and rides just as nice, just means getting when getting new axles could be harder. Doubt it though,Hope i helped Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 You can yes, use a drill to englarge the drop outs in stages. But why not just get a different axel for the hub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medwaytrials Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 noo dont wreck the frame. if its a 14mm threaded axle like on the rear mission wheel then grind the top and bottom of the axle. worked for me untill i got a new wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmt_oli Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 As mentioned, either file away the frame dropouts (make sure its the same each side, other wise the wheel will not go in straight, or file/grind flat spots on the axle.i think flatting the axle would be better, as you could use the wheel in frames designed for 14mm and 10mm axles, and you wont wreck your frame if you ever change the wheel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da-bomb-boi Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 as suggested allready, you can either grind the axle down or file the frame. in my opinion please dont file the frame, it'll just piss you off and in the future youll regret it when getting a new wheel (upgrading etc), and plus you wanna damage your new frame as little as possible. good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 (edited) Yeah I suggest the grinding flat sides to the axle idea. Just make sure they're parallel EDIT: Oh yeah and the same on both sides Edited February 21, 2006 by PaRtZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_king_2005 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 thanks for all your veiws guys they have all help, when my dad comes back from working away i will see which idea is best thanks tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_zoo Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Yes grind the axle down so it will fit into the frame but make sure you grind both sides mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Dale Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 dont mess a frame like that up buy grindin it or summat save ur pennies and get a new hub? there not that much!dont maess the frame up by grindin it or summat save ur pennies and get a new hub? there not that much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Clark Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 dont mess a frame like that up buy grindin it or summat save ur pennies and get a new hub? there not that much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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