Can I Convert My Rear Wheel to a Quick Release?

[Beanhead]

Hey guys,

I started cycling in Feb this year so still getting used to the acronyms and sayings. As I have now caught the bug, I still feel a bit nervous cycling on the roads, especially as its getting darker, but I really wanna keep up the momentum and stay fit.

It's getting to that time of the year and with it getting darker earlier I definitely won't have time to cycle during the week (work till late), but I'd still love to still use my bike at home. I'd also love to be able to take the rear off to be able to fit it in my car and take it with me on my travels.

I have a Trek Hybrid and while the 2011 version that my colleague has came with a quick release rear, my 2012 version didn't. Can I convert my rear with a quick release and can I use a Turbo for when I'm home?

Any help much appreciated.

Beans.

 

[steve52]

only by fitting a quick release hub, usally its cheaper to get a quick release wheel, unless your a wheel biulder

 

[sittingbull]

Maybe consider a quick release rear wheel conversion axle.

Turbo trainer specific QR levers are available if the above is unsuitable.

 

[Nigeyy]

You can get converters:

http://www.amazon.com/Axle-Release-...108&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=quick+release+nut

(sorry don't know about availability in the UK)

 

[guitarpete247]

I suppose it comes down to what axle you have. If it's possible to service your bearings you should be able to switch the axle to q/r. I think that sealed bearings would be a different thing.

 

[steve52]

i withdraw my previous post, huh who would have thought it, they will be replacing toe clips soon i expect

 

[wisdom]

For getting a bike in the car its usually easier to take the front wheel off.
That is of course dependant on the car.

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

I suppose it comes down to what axle you have. If it's possible to service your bearings you should be able to switch the axle to q/r. I think that sealed bearings would be a different thing.

+1. Chance is you can. If you can see the axle is threaded (then chance is you have a cup and cone hub), then you need to figure out what thread it is (so that you can reuse the cones and spacers), it is likely either M10x1mm, 9.5x26 or 10x26, and what length the hollow qr replacement axle should be. If the distance between the rear dropouts is 135mm, then the hollow QR axle you should get is 146mm, if 130mm then it should be 141mm.

 

[Beanhead]

Ah, cheers guys, thanks and appreciate the replies.

Apologies, but all this cones, spacers and threading has completely gone over my head, you might have to type in Layman's terms, lol. From the spec. sheet my wheel is as follows;

• Bontrager 750 36-hole double-wall alloy rims
  
• Alloy Hubs
• Bontrager H4, 700×35c

I'll try and take a picture when I get home tonight if that helps?

 

[I like Skol]

Ah, cheers guys, thanks and appreciate the replies.

Apologies, but all this cones, spacers and threading has completely gone over my head, you might have to type in Layman's terms, lol.

Sounds like you need to get yourself down to a good, friendly, LBS (Local Bike Shop). What you want to do is easy if you have a threaded solid axle already. The LBS will do this in 10-15 minutes (they will only need the wheel, not the whole bike) and this will include a grease service for the hub. If you ask nicely they may even let you watch and explain the names of the various bits so you will leave with a bit more knowledge of how your bike works.

EDIT: If you try to do it yourself and get it wrong it might just mean an embarrassing, red faced visit to the bike shop to let them sort it out or you could wreck the hub and need a new wheel.

 

[Nigeyy]

What "I like Skol" says.....

But as Wisdom posted, usually I remove the front wheel to fit into a car, not the rear (unless you have mudguards and I can see them getting in the way). I will say that having a QR is more convenient though -particularly if you have to remove the rear wheel frequently.

 

[guitarpete247]

QR will also make deflationary repairs, at the road side easier. Nothing worse than skinning your knuckles in the rain trying to remove wheel nuts.