Jason Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Hey, I'm new to trials and brought a bike on the weekend (2nd hand). Just took it up the bike shop and apparently the back axle on the wheel is too small for the frame. Apparently this could damage the frame and/or the back wheel.Is this true, and what do you recommend? (new wheel, hub...)Sorry I'm not great at bikes, but we've all gotta learn someway Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Probaley the bike shop trying to make £money£ there all like that. !swines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilky_mod_legend2 Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 HIOk, iam guessing that its a da bomb frame or saracen, as there the only frames i know with 14mm drop outs, so that means its 10 mm axle.i wouldnt bother buying a new axle or rim or a whole wheel, as most frames are 10 mm so when you up grade your frame at a later date, you will have to pay for a 10 mm then.So solution is, spacers the go on so you can change 10 mm to 14mm so no worries and its a cheap fixcheers wilky hoped this helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 HIOk, iam guessing that its a da bomb frame or saracen, as there the only frames i know with 14mm drop outs, so that means its 10 mm axle.i wouldnt bother buying a new axle or rim or a whole wheel, as most frames are 10 mm so when you up grade your frame at a later date, you will have to pay for a 10 mm then.So solution is, spacers the go on so you can change 10 mm to 14mm so no worries and its a cheap fixcheers wilky hoped this helpedSo shouldn't mess the wheel or frame up then?Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilky_mod_legend2 Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 No mate, few of my bmxing mates run 10mm in 14mm drop outs with out spacers, but i would say get some spacers.hope my replies helpedwilky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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