V12man Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 http://www.oldmanmountain.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=O&Product_Code=QRXL&Category_Code=MH Not sure exactly how long this is - but it was a suggestion from a mate that has done a fair bit of touring...
Sepia Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 http://www.oldmanmountain.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=O&Product_Code=QRXL&Category_Code=MH Not sure exactly how long this is - but it was a suggestion from a mate that has done a fair bit of touring...Thanks Doc. I do have the Old Man Mountain rack and also the very same skewer. It is the bike which creates the problem.Appreciate your input.Thanks
Sepia Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 still sounds a bit excessive, but I believe you. here they only speak of an extra 10-15mm http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/adventure-longer-quick-release/rp-prod32848 your best purchase option will probably be through touring stores,Another clever, understanding, mechanical, engineering cycling Hubber has offered a solution.By the sounds of it, it will work.Thanks all
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Threaded rod perhaps.Use the threaded rod as a skewer with the frame and nuts on the ends. You could use a stainless or brass threaded rod for the extra strength.
sadamhussein Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I seriously cannot believe that no engineering shop wants to help you....I mean, how hard is it to take a steel rod, cut it to length, and thread the tips for someone???this points to the **** work ethic that is swamping our country - if they cant make a fortune off it, they don't see it as worth pursuing. I spent the better part of a day recently going from one upholstery shop to the next to find someone to fit a 30cm zip to a bag for me. they all said it was too tight spot to get into and that it couldn't be done. eventuality I just went home and did it by hand. pathetic
Sepia Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 True this. Ever tried the Courier business in Durban?
Jinga Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Threaded rod perhaps. Use the threaded rod as a skewer with the frame and nuts on the ends. You could use a stainless or brass threaded rod for the extra strength.Good idea. This would work. Rather use SS threaded rod as brass tends to stretch and crack especially on fine threads.
droo Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Get a piece of hi-tensile 5mm rod, cut to length and cut an M5 thread on each end. Then find an open cam skewer, unscrew the shaft, screw in your new one and you're done. (IMO, anyway. There may be an engineer who could prove otherwise.)
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Good idea. This would work.Rather use SS threaded rod as brass tends to stretch and crack especially on fine threads. I know it will work because I tried converting my 9mm QR axle to a M8 threaded rod "skewer" a while back.Worked like a bomb but useing the same cup and cone system it really was an exercise is ending up exactly where I started!!!Here's a link, like I say. Pointless.......https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/140780-diy-qr-frame-modded-to-ta/
Jinga Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I know it will work because I tried converting my 9mm QR axle to a M8 threaded rod "skewer" a while back. Worked like a bomb but useing the same cup and cone system it really was an exercise is ending up exactly where I started!!! Here's a link, like I say. Pointless....... https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/140780-diy-qr-frame-modded-to-ta/Now there's a man that can make a plan.
Sepia Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 Get a piece of hi-tensile 5mm rod, cut to length and cut an M5 thread on each end. Then find an open cam skewer, unscrew the shaft, screw in your new one and you're done. (IMO, anyway. There may be an engineer who could prove otherwise.)Tried to unscrew the shaft. Seems to be very tight indeed. Engineer firm could not unseat it and broke it for me. Have tried unscrewing on different skewers but cannot get them loose.If this was the case I would not have this problem.....or maybe I am doing it wrong??Thanks Droo
Bobbo_SA Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Tried to unscrew the shaft. Seems to be very tight indeed. Engineer firm could not unseat it and broke it for me. Have tried unscrewing on different skewers but cannot get them loose.If this was the case I would not have this problem.....or maybe I am doing it wrong??Thanks Droo Have you tried heating the end slightly? I managed to dismantle one skewer recently but the other one sheared off.
Ampandy Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Pity you in Durbs. It's a 10 min job. Cut off old skewer. Punch the centre where you cut it off. Drill 4.2 and tap 5mm. Cut your length of B16 Threaded rod and turn into new threads using locktite 901. Invoice in the mail Sepia.
Skylark Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 An engineering shop that can't do exactly what Ampandy noted above is dangerous, the ones you went to were probably too busy or just couldn't be bothered, weird they didn't at least give you a quote because its definitely well within the skillset of any half decent engineering firm.
Sepia Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 Pity you in Durbs. It's a 10 min job. Cut off old skewer. Punch the centre where you cut it off. Drill 4.2 and tap 5mm. Cut your length of B16 Threaded rod and turn into new threads using locktite 901. Invoice in the mail Sepia. Thanks Ampandy, good plan. Will definitely get a tap and die set. Can't believe I have survived so long without one
johannrissik Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I would try a cut and paste job. We do it with drill bits quite often to extend them.The answer.
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