Sorry but I don’t know what the problem is. You can go halfway with DT Swiss’ RWS axles. Well I guess if the former is a problem, one should also use QR levers on the Stem, the handlebars, the crank, the saddle and all the other parts where these untrustworthy threaded connections are made! I have seen this type of axle back its self out of a rear drop out. There are a number of variables you’ll need to determine: thread pitch, length of axle and thread length. The Lightning Bolt-on axle is also compatible with the Hexlox security system for riders that lock their bikes in public spaces – it’s definitely worth looking into for this reason alone if that’s something you do. Look, Trek has been making some dope mountain bikes lately. None of them are the one I need WTF? So I am trying to figure out which axle to get from TACX to convert it. I still needed an axle. Why some are wider than others? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. DISCLOSURE: Yes, Robert Axle Project chipped in financially to help produce us produce this content. • Privacy Policy 12×142, 12m x 1.75mm thread pitch, 174mm length. This doesn’t take into the spacing seen on DH bikes, 12 x 150 mm, or the Superboost spacing (based on the DH width) that Pivot is using. Now tighten it…ah crap, hit a big bump in the ‘cross race, now we are rubbing. In this example, 15mm is the diameter, 100mm is the O.L.D., 127mm is the overall length and 1.5mm is the thread pitch. Here are the options I’ve discovered for 12 x 142 mm rear thru axles: M12x1.0 — Scott / Santa Cruz The downside of thru-axles is that the dropouts themselves are threaded, so if those ever get damaged (rare but possible) you are in a world of hurt. What would a lever do that a wrench wouldn’t? And, unfortunately, there aren’t many places to find good answers to compatibility questions; most frame manufacturers don’t even publish the standards that they use. If closed correctly, in order for it to open again it actually has to go through a position where it is tighter first, which prevents the lever opening by itself. The problem is there are at least three different thread types utilized. It should also be noted that my partner Inga manages online marketing for two cycling e-commerce websites, and they don’t even list thru-axles on their websites. There’s also the boost 148 length. Frustrated, I decided it was time to to deal with it once and for all, and headed to a local bikeshop that boasts a robust online presence and inventory known for its vast selection of small parts. The Thunder Bolt-on axle is literally solid aluminum providing the strongest thru-axle … Do you think they did something like choose one of the existing types? Thru-axles without levers or handles are lighter, simpler to manufacturer, more aerodynamic, and look better. If you get a thru axel with a lever the lever protects that side of the bike but how come no longer thru axles that would stick out a cm or so to help take the impact? I think this is the one, Tacx, T1711, Trainer axle for E-Thru, M12x1 for 142 x 12mm axle. It comes with all the parts you need. Honestly, it isn’t that bad once you know what you’re looking for – it’s still pretty damn lame though. Yes, the bike industry has, once again, introduced a multitude of fresh new standards, but I really dislike wrestling with the qr/disc combo. Super cheap (~$15 for the pair on Amazon, can find them in a ton of places) and allows you to get as much torque as you want. Some bikes, like Trek’s Split Pivot full suspension bikes, use thru axles that are up to 50mm longer than the hub dropout width. And feel free to dumb it down, as I am not very familiar with terms or tools for bikes. Seriously, if 2 or 3 brands got together and decided on a number of standards, I’d be on board, and will only buy and recommend your bikes from this day forth. There are a variety of thread pitches and lengths; in the 12×142 “standard” alone there are a multitude of options. We tightened it back up, very tight and a little bit further down the trail it was loose again. A lever isn’t needed to ‘put pressure’ on threads. We cover the shiny new things, with in-depth interviews and detailed stories about how the bicycles and components work, plus reviews to see if they live up to the hype. Santa Cruz models come OEM with a DT, M12x1.0, 167mm length with 20mm thread length. Well, thanks to the bike industry that could give a shit about the network of independent retailers, we have a crap ton of skus to chose from. Buying new axles with a lever is an expensive upgrade. Thunder Bolt-On Replacement 12mm Thru-Axles. Bikerumor.com reaches close to one million passionate cyclists per month. What’s the different between thread pitches? However, between front and rear standards, axle thread pitch and diameter, and a dizzying array of dropout widths, there are dozens of standards to weed through. If you saw an axle like this back out, it likely wasn’t tightened appropriately and/or checked. • How We Make Money Add a rack to your frame, even if you don’t have rack mounts. Personally I prefer the bolt on type, but they all do the same thing. Unless my thread pitch is discontinued, I don’t anticipate one….. Syntace x-12, 12 x 142 mm rear thru axle for BMC. But for them to help me I need to know the thread pitch. This pretty much means that when you’re traveling and have issues with your bike, you’re going to have to seek out a Trek dealer. So I am trying to figure out which axle to get from TACX to convert it. My recent favorite is the VitalMTB’s Inside Line Podcast with Jose Gonzalez at Trek. Never have come loose, have never had a problem. Good luck finding a replacement if you lose one. I mean, damn, just to sell you a rear axle they have to make over a dozen and stock them all. Thus one is stuck with the really crappy lever Rockshox designed. That said, someone could still make a universal axle that fits most — if we could just agree on one thread pitch. Slightly different length would make sense; I can see the logic there, as all frame materials vary. Most every modern disc brake road, cyclocross and gravel bike uses a 12×100 front hub standard, and a 12x142mm rear hub standard. What the what? Nobody does. 168mm length with 12 mm thread length, Used by Santa Cruz and Scott. Did the riders ask for that? Plus there are additional lengths for Split Pivot bikes and Trek Boost ABP. The bike industry is known for not creating or adhering to standards, but it wasn’t until I needed a rear axle I realized how bad it had gotten. He compared the bike world to the motorcycle industry, in which everything is proprietary and that the bike industry (well, Trek at least) is moving in that direction. The result is that no shops in the “bike town” of Portland stock them. The inner face of the QR meanwhile can have a knurled surface which binds against the outer face of the dropout, preventing easy rotation (unthreading) until the lever is opened. I miss having a lever on my TA. Robert Axle Project Lightning Bolt-on axle. Thru Axles without a lever to put pressure on the threads of that axle concern me. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Fortunately I was able to navigate the shop website to identify the part I required, as their site wasn’t working correctly on my mobile device. So if my road bikes are 10 years old and use axles w quick release I can’t use a modern thru axle correct? Boost being newer isn’t as much as a clusterfuck. Early cyclocross bikes borrowed the 15mm front thru axle diameter, but as disc brakes became more common on drop bar bikes, they all standardized to 12mm. eval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'bikerumor_com-box-3','ezslot_3',101,'0','0']));Ever wonder why are thru axles different for every bike? Trying to source a rear 12x142mm thru axle for a Kona CC-142 dropout has been a massive headache. Some Kona models too (turns out this was the size I needed).

4. As long as your bikes don’t suck of course. 3 All those questions and more, answered in this video with the pros at Robert Axle Project! This very effectively prevents the system from coming loose accidentally (thanks Tullio). Good luck. But as I just bought a new Specialized Diverge E5 Comp 2020, i need to put it on my hometrainer for the next couple of months. This innovative design allows a standard rack to be bolted directly to the thru-axle for a clean and simple look.

@ People Power: The downside of QR is that rotor/caliper alignment isn’t always great with disc brakes, where that’s not an issue with thru-axles. Our passion is the products, technology and people that make them. Good job team! Trying to fit the bike on, it suddenly hit me that the bike has a thru-axle and the trainer has quick-release.

The Diverge is more capable than ever. Looking to upgrade a Kona Raijin 29″ hardtail from QR to thru axle wheels, I had ordered the dropouts months ago. FWIW I’ve been running a DT RWS on the back of my MTB for 7 years and have never had it back out, so it’s not a problem I’ve encountered in the real world, but I’m still happy that my Fox fork has a 15QR axle instead. So I am completely clueless about almost anything other than how to ride the bike. Luckily the person I was with stopped before it came all the way out. Get your handlebar and front wheel perfectly aligned w/DNR Design’s new... Insider Interview: Zipp explains hookless tubeless rims for road bikes. There are a variety of thread pitches and lengths; in the 12×142 “standard” alone there are a multitude of options. We’d maybe even make a Facebook group and bitch about those other companies. Unfortunately they don’t make a 20 X 165 to replace the crappy Maxle Lites made by Rockshox. The ‘Maxle’ design is far superior in this respect. You think there would be three, as there are three distinct rear hub types: The cool part of the 9 x 135 and 12 x 142 spacing is that many hubs can be adapted to work with both, and you can move wheels between bikes with spare hub caps. After driving three blocks I realized the error of this logic, pulled over and started making some calls.