PocketBiker
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I feel pretty good about my bike, as I'm getting closer to the finish line, but the way the rear wheel mounts on the bike, kind of bothers me.
The axle nut is pretty close to the opening of the slot. Add to that, the "washer(ed) nut" isn't much larger than the 3/8" slot. (only about 1/8" of washer on the top and bottom) It doesn't look good to me! I'm thinking that I should find a thinner nut, and add a larger diameter washer between the nut and the slot. Am I correct, or not? Bad enough, if I'm just riding around at 10 miles per hour, but now I'll have an engine pulling steadily forward on that axle more like 30 MPH and I don't want the wheel to move!
As for the position of the axle. I'm thinking that I should add a chain link or two, (which will mean, buying another chain) to move the axle back a 1/2", more in the middle of that slot. I mean, does this look normal, or is my uneasiness warranted?
Maybe there is a way to secure the axle better?? Do those two nuts REALLY hold it in place with no movement?
Thanks!! Jim
The axle nut is pretty close to the opening of the slot. Add to that, the "washer(ed) nut" isn't much larger than the 3/8" slot. (only about 1/8" of washer on the top and bottom) It doesn't look good to me! I'm thinking that I should find a thinner nut, and add a larger diameter washer between the nut and the slot. Am I correct, or not? Bad enough, if I'm just riding around at 10 miles per hour, but now I'll have an engine pulling steadily forward on that axle more like 30 MPH and I don't want the wheel to move!
As for the position of the axle. I'm thinking that I should add a chain link or two, (which will mean, buying another chain) to move the axle back a 1/2", more in the middle of that slot. I mean, does this look normal, or is my uneasiness warranted?
Maybe there is a way to secure the axle better?? Do those two nuts REALLY hold it in place with no movement?
Thanks!! Jim