Ginger_Ninja Posted October 12, 2010 Share Ok, so the through axle is a very nice idea, it makes a difference in handling and inspires confidence when cornering and all the rest... however... I have a fox fork that uses the through axle, on a Giant Trance X2 that I bought second-hand. Now, the bearings on the wheel-set that I got with the bike is shot, which is not such a big issue as I have a spare set of Fulcrum Red Metal 5's lying at home that I was going to use in any case. Until I tried to fit them. Went to LBS, and phoned another, and the just of the situation is that I now have to either fit a new HUB on the fulcrum if I insist on using it, or I have to buy a new wheel-set. I don’t particularly want to use the current wheel-set as it weighs a ton. Is there a way around this? Is there some sort of 'ghetto' conversion that can be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted October 12, 2010 Share So are you saying you cant get the axle through the a hub that is made for skewers? 'ghetto' a large drill and............. No. need a new hub for the front for axle. Edited October 12, 2010 by TNOSE_E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted October 12, 2010 Share The Metal 5s can only be converted to 20mm thru-axle, not 15mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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