FOX Axles

[JackOfSpades]

http://www.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/MediumProduct_173582_59405.png

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Everyone

 

So i don't know a lot about these thick axles. I know they give a lot more stiffness which is better.

 

So say I want to upgrade to one of these what are my Requirements on the bike ?

What do I need and what do I need to buy extra for the Axle to be installed properly ?

 

Thanx

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

You actually need a specific 15mm thru axle fork. You can't convert an existing fork to take that axle unless you change the lowers. Then you'd also need to rebuild your wheel around a new hub that can take the 15mm axle standard. Again, you need a specific hub for this as most qr hubs cannot be converted to take the 15mm axle.

Edited July 14, 2013 by cpt armpies mayhem

[BergForce]

You will need to buy a new 15mm thru-axle fork - both Fox and Rockshox have 15mm thru-axle forks. Then you might need a new hub also, depending on whether or not your current hub can be converted to 15mm thru-axle. To convert a hub to 15mm you need special adapters.

 

This is what the Stans ZTR hub adapters look like:

 

http://www.notubes.com/Assets/ProductImages/ZTR-15-large.jpg

Edited July 14, 2013 by BergTrol

[Baaisikilist]

Firstly, you need a fork that accommodates that particular through axle. Secondly, you need a front hub that either accommodates a through axle or that can be adapted to accommodate one.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Haha. Too slow okes.

Edited July 14, 2013 by cpt armpies mayhem

[Baaisikilist]

I really have to speed up my typing. This one word a minute is counter-productive.

[BergForce]

Haha. Too slow okes.

 

But I got a pic in my post

[arendoog]

My Rear hope hub was easily adapted from a Q release to a 15mm .I have a bike with 15mm front and rear and a bikewith Quick release front and rear .The difference is not worth buyig a new fork

[JackOfSpades]

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I have XTR Hubs and XT Deore QR. Would there be adapters available?

[Dirtbreath]

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Shimano-WH-M975-XTR-wheelset-/00/s/NjgzWDEwMjQ=/z/begAAOxyjNlR24oq/$T2eC16d,!)EE9s2uiPcFBR24opj-bQ~~60_12.JPG

 

 

I have XTR Hubs and XT Deore QR. Would there be adapters available?

nope

[BergForce]

 

 

 

I have XTR Hubs and XT Deore QR. Would there be adapters available?

 

Sorry no as far as I know there is no conversion possible with adapters with Shimano hubs. The hub will need to be replaced.

Edited July 14, 2013 by BergTrol

[BergForce]

nope

 

Dammit can I not answer the question 1st? (I got more text in my reply!)

Edited July 14, 2013 by BergTrol

[Hairy]

When you go 20mm will you readily be reaping the of a stiffer front end.

 

What surety if riding do you do, what fork do you have, do you have a tapered or straight steerer, what is your wheel build. All these factors combined will determine your front if bike stiffness.

 

I have just moved from a bike with 150mm travel fork, qr and straight steerer to a 160mm fork, 20mm axel, 36mm stanchons, 1 1/5th steerer and a good wheelset. The difference in this combination is amazing

 

If you are running 100mm though on your bike and you are ok slashing out a few thousand for a new fork and either a front wheel rebuild or a new wheelset, then go for it....but in all honesty, given you have a decent fork already then you are all good with the qr setup you currently have. Leave the axel setup for when the new bike comes in life.

[JackOfSpades]

Thank you all.

[droo]

You don't need a new fork, you can just change the lowers. You will need to rebuild or replace the wheel though.

[Hairy]

Are lowers generally pricey to replace?