What is a 12mm through axle?
Example of how to measure Thru Axle specifications. From this specification we know 142mm is the hub width (or frame spacing) and 12mm is the diameter of the axle. We need to specify the following items to get the proper replacement Thru Axle.
How do I know the size of my thru axle?
For a front thru-axle, this is measured from the inside to inside of your fork. For a rear thru-axle, this is measured from the inside to inside of your frame at the drop-outs. The O.L.D. measurement is listed for many thru-axles, but isn’t necessary if you know the overall length.
What is standard thru axle size?
At the front, road bike thru-axles are now pretty much standardised at 100mm long by 12mm wide (although some early thru-axle road bikes had 15mm diameter thru-axles). Rear thru-axles usually measure 142mm long and have a 12mm diameter, but you used to be able to find a few bikes with 135mm thru-axles.
What is maxle?
The Maxle Ultimate is the easiest axle system to use available on the market today. One hand is all that is required to remove and install the axle system to hold your wheel in place, no tools are required whatsoever.
Are thru axles better than quick release?
1. Thru axles are safer- This is probably the biggest benefit for the average cyclist. Thru axles improve safety by making it nearly impossible for the front wheel to come out of the dropouts while you’re moving. The dropouts can’t lift off of the axles vertically because they have holes instead of a u-shaped slots.
Are all thru axles the same?
Why are there different sizes? As with many things in the cycling industry, thru axles are not standardized. Your thru axle standard will depend on your bike’s manufacturer and your bike’s intended use.
Should you grease a maxle?
Lightly grease all parts of the maxle. On most cheaper hubs, the bearings sit directly on the axle (or maxle in this case) and after riding in the wet, the bearings tend to surface rust and then seize onto the axle. Keeping the axle greased ensures this can’t happen. If the maxle doesn’t operate smoothly (eg.
How do you use maxle?
Put your wheel into your fork and slide the Maxle through the drive side fork leg until it engages the threads on the non-drive side drop out and begin tightening. Tighten the Maxle until there is a small gap between the lever head and drop out.
What does maxle mean?
The Maxle is a self-steering air ride suspension system that is hydraulically raised and lowered.
Can you convert quick release frame to thru axle?
some manufacturers offer frames have removable rear dropouts that can be swapped for through-axle, quick release other style dropouts. With some forks it is possible and cheaper (but never cheap) to replace just the lowers.
Why must you never put oil on the brake blocks of a bicycle?
Touching the rotor’s brake surface. Two (and most important), oils from your fingers can contaminate the rotor and cause a loss of brake power (and make the brakes noisy, too).