mrJohan Posted February 6, 2023 Share Hi. Have someone tried cutting 3mm on both side of the end caps? In need of a 142mm thru axle 32h mtb hub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted February 6, 2023 Share That may (or may not) solve the dropout width, but you may have an issue with the rotor position. Me rida my bicycle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanCT Posted February 6, 2023 Share Might be easier to modify a 142mm QR hub to a through axle? Don't think you'll be able to align both the freebody and rotor positioning with end cap modification. TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoG Posted February 6, 2023 Share Going from 142 to 148, no problem with a conversion kit, my one bike got this front and back, work 100%. Going from 148 to 142, not so easy. What frame do you have? If it is rather flexible like my Rapidé, you can try to fit the 148 on a 142 frame and then you don't have to worry about the rotor spacing, it will be correct. Edited February 6, 2023 by TheoG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted February 6, 2023 Share What hub is it? I cant see the pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrJohan Posted February 6, 2023 Share 59 minutes ago, Eddy Gordo said: What hub is it? I cant see the pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrJohan Posted February 6, 2023 Share Its the Syncros hub on the new Scott spark with alloy wheelset. The frame is a Cannondale scalpel 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
117 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Still can't see the Pic. But... I might have a hub for you. Let me dig a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrJohan Posted February 6, 2023 Share 1 minute ago, 117 said: Still can't see the Pic. But... I might have a hub for you. Let me dig a little Thanks. The bike will be arriving on Thursday but need a solution so long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
117 Posted February 6, 2023 Share OK, I have a m8000 hub body, and a m8010 thru axle. They're not compatible. I had a problem with my qr hub in the past and the lbs rebuilt the m8010 hub (which is thru axle) to a quick release. I have the remaining hub parts which you're welcome to use to rebuild yours The thru axle part above is brand new. The hub is my old m8000 32h. The thru axle part does not fit into the hub though Failing all that, call @Kiwi at Rapide.co.za , I know they do a 32h thru axle hub in 142mm - I have one of theirs now with a 12sp micro spline freebody DM me if you want to try the hub parts I have. Mahala Bicycle Yard WESTERN CAPE and TheoG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted February 7, 2023 Share You can get adapters from 142 to 148 as long as the hub isn't centrelock, but not 148 to 142. The issue is that the spacing between the cassette and the brake rotor is where the extra 6mm is, and you won't be able to make that up by adjusting RD and caliper spacing. Rebuild with new hub or find another wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoG Posted February 7, 2023 Share 23 minutes ago, droo said: You can get adapters from 142 to 148 as long as the hub isn't centrelock, but not 148 to 142. The issue is that the spacing between the cassette and the brake rotor is where the extra 6mm is, and you won't be able to make that up by adjusting RD and caliper spacing. Rebuild with new hub or find another wheel. I found adaptors (non boost to boost) for center-lock hubs, it does however convert to 6 bolt which is no problem for me ... . https://www.summitbikes.co.za/index.php?id_product=1406&controller=product&search_query=boost+conversion&results=23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted February 7, 2023 Share You could try machining just 2mm off each side the frame will definitely not have a issue with 2mm flex that way it might still work. You are going to need to dish the wheel anyway for the Cannondale if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoG Posted February 7, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, Me rida my bicycle said: You could try machining just 2mm off each side the frame will definitely not have a issue with 2mm flex that way it might still work. You are going to need to dish the wheel anyway for the Cannondale if I'm not mistaken. I'm riding like this for months now, the flex is not much, the frame can easily take up that flex (depending on the frame). I didn't remove anything in fact I simply popped a boost wheel into a non-boost frame, and it work 100%. Me rida my bicycle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted February 7, 2023 Share 1 minute ago, TheoG said: I'm riding like this for months now, the flex is not much, the frame can easily take up that flex (depending on the frame). I didn't remove anything in fact I simply popped a boost wheel into a non-boost frame, and it work 100%. I have also done it, a longer axel might be needed. It's 6mm difference which is like a fat spacer but a little bit off won't be a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoG Posted February 7, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, Me rida my bicycle said: I have also done it, a longer axel might be needed. It's 6mm difference which is like a fat spacer but a little bit off won't be a bad thing. Yes definitely need a longer thru axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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