DaiTrials Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hey guys, I'm about go to my first horizontal dropout frame and need some advice... Basically my current set up is going over but I have a Chirs king hub with QR style axle... Is it essential for me to change to a heavy duty axle and fun bolts? It seems expensive on Tarty at £70 + £35 for bolts. Also it states you need an adjusting collar but I couldn't find it on tarty or any further info on this matter. Anyone made the jump? cheers again, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I would definitely advise you change to a HD axle pal. The normal axles have a tendancy to snap under trials use (obviosuly as they are not designed for trials) so the HD steel axle would be a very sensible bet. It might seem expensive, but you will never need to replace it once you have bought it. Look here at Aspire for an axle kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 You need - This HD Axle lockring, This HD Axle, These funbolts. I snapped a standard axle and I'm not a big rider or really too much of a basher either. If you've got the money, you can complete the HD conversion with the steel driveshell. It's pretty expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Quick tip to stop your HD axle cracking if you get one. Grind the teeth smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Quick tip to stop your HD axle cracking if you get one. Grind the teeth smooth. Could you explain why please?! Might be something i need to do with mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'd imagine it's because they're angular, so stress would be focussed there. If it was going to crack anywhere, it would be in a corner like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I'd imagine it's because they're angular, so stress would be focussed there. If it was going to crack anywhere, it would be in a corner like that. Bingo. Imagine the edge of a wrapper. It's easier to tear it. This is what happens every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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