Yes, I've done it several times. You are just changing the axle from a solid one to a hollow one. However, the trick is often the solid axle is a very slightly different thread than the typical hollow axle. Not sure why this is so but solids seem to follow an English standard vs metric for hollows. If this is the case, now you also need to find the right bearing cones as well. You also need locknuts with the serrated flange to grip the inside of the mounting surface. The hollow axle has to be the correct length to fit into the drop outs without extending out. And of course you'll need a Q/R.
It's a bit of work but if you have accumulated a stash of old bicycles & parts, you can usually do this from your parts bin. If you need additional parts, Loose Screws is a good source for stuff like this. doug -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TomMarchand Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 4:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: {BL} Hubs Hi, Is it possible to retrofit solid axle hubs with a QR system? --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Bicycle Lifestyle" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/bicyclelifestyle?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
