Solid axle conversion

[Amwicr]

Hey guys,

The back axle on my MB is a quick release, and I don't really trust it, so I want to switch to solid axle. Any recommendations of what to replace it with? And where to find it? My local HD's are a pain to find any hardware, it's all a mess.

Thanks

 

[GW's Motorized]

I've seen people knock out the bearings and use mag wheel axles and bearings...You can find them on Amazon for 20 to 30 buck with the bearings.

 

[robe]

I did a couple on mine but kept the original bearings and outer cups. The cups that came with the solid axles were slightly different, so I used the old ones and threaded them on the new axle.

On mine I did not see a way to remove the bearing races in the hub. As far as I could tell the races were machined into the hub. Maybe on some the bearing race could be removed and you would be left with a bearing land to install sealed bearing. Don't really know.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Take the quick axle and cones to a reputable bicycle shop and get a solid cro-molly axle of the same size.

 

[Amwicr]

I did a couple on mine but kept the original bearings and outer cups. The cups that came with the solid axles were slightly different, so I used the old ones and threaded them on the new axle.

On mine I did not see a way to remove the bearing races in the hub. As far as I could tell the races were machined into the hub. Maybe on some the bearing race could be removed and you would be left with a bearing land to install sealed bearing. Don't really know.

Cool

I think I can find a free solid axle, and see if it fits. Not from a high end bike, so we'll see if it bends or anything. I have gained 20 lbs since the summer, so I can't argue that I'm skinny, and oh, it'll be fine. But free is free so I'll give it a shot.

 

[Amwicr]

or maybe this

Wheel Master Hub Axle WM Rear 3/8x175mmx26t Solid CrMo Hu987cpz for sale online | eBay

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But I gotta figure out what size before I spend money ofc

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Cool

I think I can find a free solid axle, and see if it fits. Not from a high end bike, so we'll see if it bends or anything. I have gained 20 lbs since the summer, so I can't argue that I'm skinny, and oh, it'll be fine. But free is free so I'll give it a shot.

Free can also mean being broke-down/accidents/hospital or worse. Department store bicycle axles will bend. Replace it with a cro-molly axle.

 

[Amwicr]

Free can also mean being broke-down/accidents/hospital or worse. Department store bicycle axles will bend. Replace it with a cro-molly axle.

oh ok

will do

 

[robe]

3/8" x 26t Chromoly Axle - 185mm long

This is a 3/8" x 26tpi axle. It is constructed of chromoly steel. It is threaded approx. 70mm on each side. This will fit most freewheel hubs and some other imported hubs. Length: 185mm

www.bmxguru.com

Like this but you may need 10 mm.
Great price, doubt they will ship to Canada without charging you an arm and a leg.

 

[robe]

My bad I thought you were in Canada for a minute.