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Using Bolts In Hope Xc Hub


Mr Motivator

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Any tips on tapping?

Isn't it something like a quarter turn in and a full turn out? :ermm:

Half in - cut the thread, quarter out - break up the swarf... as a rough guide anyway.

Cutting fluid is good to use, but some general oil/grease will do if you havent got any proper stuff.

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If your after allen key bolts and dont want to thread the axle you could always get a allen key skewer. Same as a quick release but with 5mm bolts on either end, so its the same basically, but they dont screw directly into the hub. They sell them in my LBS for about £3 each.

I'm happy with Qrs though really, but i might get a allen key skewer on the rear some time so its held in there more tightly.

In fact.... http://www.cyclesurgery.com/ProductDetails...tegoryID/120/v/

ta da.

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QR's, much the same as dogs, scare me. Therefore, when I got my front disc hub (sans my beloved little wheel bolts), I didn't really want to have to use a QR. However, I found a set of those allen-key skewer majiggers in my bike shop, and they really do work.

My front one's doing a super job. At first, I thought "Man, that will blow. You won't be able to get any tension with that 'cos the non-allen key headed side will just slip." However, it doesn't. It digs in really well, and I managed to get some hench tension on mine.

However, I have a spare rear one lying around here which someone can have for £4 incl. P&P if they want. Black heads 'n' stuff, silver axley bit. Still in the packaging.

Also, got a seat clamp version, but let's face it, trials-forum isn't the place to advertise seat-clamps.

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However, I have a spare rear one

Guess you could chop it down Sam.

However, these 'Allen Key Skewers' are M5 thread, which, arent as strong as M6. They dont hold your wheel any tighter than a good quick release, they just weigh a bit less, and break more easily.

Bolts are lighter too.

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