14mm axle question 
#1 2012-11-05 9:22am
- polterdeal
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14mm axle question
Sorry if this is stupid... but before I get started on a build, I have this question...
Will a set of rims with 14mm slotted axles for 3/8 still work on 14mm drop outs? Is it just a positioning thing? Do I Just have to make sure the thickest part of the axle is lined up and tightened down? Or will the axle slip over time due to its slots/not being dully 14mm...?????
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#2 2012-11-05 10:25am
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Re: 14mm axle question
No
You will have a horrible time keeping them set at the correct angle so the axle dosent "turn" and sit on the 3/8" end
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#3 2012-11-05 10:57am
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Re: 14mm axle question
Brad4130 wrote:
No
You will have a horrible time keeping them set at the correct angle so the axle dosent "turn" and sit on the 3/8" end
yup, kinda thought so. thanks for the tip bro.
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#4 2012-11-05 11:00am
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Re: 14mm axle question
polterdeal wrote:
Brad4130 wrote:
No
You will have a horrible time keeping them set at the correct angle so the axle dosent "turn" and sit on the 3/8" endyup, kinda thought so. thanks for the tip bro.
They make adapters for 3/8" axles to 14 mm drop outs. I'm not sure the brand, just check it on google. I have seen them before.
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#5 2012-11-05 3:34pm
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Re: 14mm axle question
TXBONE wrote:
polterdeal wrote:
Brad4130 wrote:
No
You will have a horrible time keeping them set at the correct angle so the axle dosent "turn" and sit on the 3/8" endyup, kinda thought so. thanks for the tip bro.
They make adapters for 3/8" axles to 14 mm drop outs. I'm not sure the brand, just check it on google. I have seen them before.
wouldn't I need 14mm adapters though? Since the axles are 14mm, just slotted...
I have bunches of adapters for 14mm pegs to fit on 3/8 axles, but they def wont fit a 14mm axle...
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