Giant 142x12 thru axle conversion

[Runbikeswim]

Why do u do this? What is the benefit?

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Much stiffer rear end, less flex. Tracks a line much better too. Also allows you to use a better quality hub.

Those were my reasons anyway.

[Mawbs]

awesome mine is on order 

[mtbride]

Can this conversion be done on the 29er Anthem X1 2014? Running Wide Lightnings with the QR setup, which I take it will also need to be converted with some sort of kit

[Mawbs]

if the rear hub is disc 225 then i believe it can be adapted to 12mm.  

Anthem rear can be converted 

 

in fact here is full list of what bikes can be done

 

all about the Giant 2014 MTB 12x142mm Thru-Axle Dropout Kit w/ Derailleur Hanger

Compatible with: 

• Anthem 27.5 - 2014  
• Anthem Advanced 27.5 - 2014  
• Intrigue 27.5 - 2014  
• Lust 27.5 - 2014  
• Lust Advanced - 2014  
• Obsess Advanced - 2014
• Reign - 2015  
• Reign Advanced - 2015  
• Trance 27.5 - 2014  
• Trance Advanced 27.5 - 2014  
• Trance SX 27.5 - 2014  
• XtC 27.5 - 2014  
• XtC Advanced 27.5 - 2014  

12x142mm rear thru-axle dropout conversion kit For use with 12x142mm RWS rear thru-axle Includes: Drive and non-drive side dropouts Derailleur hanger Attachment bolts 

[mtbride]

 

if the rear hub is disc 225 then i believe it can be adapted to 12mm.  

Anthem rear can be converted 

 

in fact here is full list of what bikes can be done

 

all about the Giant 2014 MTB 12x142mm Thru-Axle Dropout Kit w/ Derailleur Hanger

Compatible with: 

• Anthem 27.5 - 2014  
• Anthem Advanced 27.5 - 2014  
• Intrigue 27.5 - 2014  
• Lust 27.5 - 2014  
• Lust Advanced - 2014  
• Obsess Advanced - 2014
• Reign - 2015  
• Reign Advanced - 2015  
• Trance 27.5 - 2014  
• Trance Advanced 27.5 - 2014  
• Trance SX 27.5 - 2014  
• XtC 27.5 - 2014  
• XtC Advanced 27.5 - 2014  

12x142mm rear thru-axle dropout conversion kit For use with 12x142mm RWS rear thru-axle Includes: Drive and non-drive side dropouts Derailleur hanger Attachment bolts 

 

 

Thanks, however I don't see the 29er listed there

[cdevil]

Hi guys, I've got a 2015 Giant Trance 2. Is it possible to convert to rear through axle with the stock Giant Tracker Sport rear hub? I've called around and have been told by some its just different inserts on the hub whilst others say the hubs are not compatible?

[s14phoenix]

Hi guys, I've got a 2015 Giant Trance 2. Is it possible to convert to rear through axle with the stock Giant Tracker Sport rear hub? I've called around and have been told by some its just different inserts on the hub whilst others say the hubs are not compatible?

 

More than likely the parts will not be available to do this. So you will need a new rear hub.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

New hub yes, standard one is the old cone and cup arrangement.

[cdevil]

Thanks! Any suggestions for a new rear hub?

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Cheap option would be a Novatec, otherwise your wallet would have the final say.

I know Wayne at Rapide does a good hub for a reasonable price.

Trawl the classifieds, I bought a complete 26inch wheelset and scavenged the hubs. Ended up costing me R100 for a SLX front and Superstar evo rear.

[Mawbs]

finally got my new 12mm axle and hanger kit...test ride tommorow

[AdrianDJ]

finally got my new 12mm axle and hanger kit...test ride tommorow

Hi Mawbs, what did you end up paying? - if you dont mind me asking 

[Matchstix]

I ordered from Giant cape town today. Was R205 for the kit and R675 for the axle

[Matchstix]

Nobody has stock of that darn through axle. .

[Rich990]

Reviving a thread here.

 

Just did this on my trance, ended up using the shimano axle mentioned on the first page. Wanted the giant / dt Swiss axle, but the shimano one does the job.

 

It was 800 bux from mike's bikes.