New fangled "through axles"

[BoldonLad]

Not an 8mm, as needed for the rear wheel on my through axle equipped bike. I have several multi tools, but they only go up to 6mm.

Ditto

 

[youngoldbloke]

You can get small 8mm adapters that fit onto 6mm keys, many multi tools come with them.

 

[MichaelW2]

One advantage of TA over QR is that when used by idiots, TA are intrinsically safer and offer better legal liability to manufacturers. QR rely on the user being able to read the words " open" and " closed" , understand the difference between the two words, and not threaten any passing grown up who points out their error.

 

[Smokin Joe]

One advantage of TA over QR is that when used by idiots, TA are intrinsically safer and offer better legal liability to manufacturers. QR rely on the user being able to read the words " open" and " closed" , understand the difference between the two words, and not threaten any passing grown up who points out their error.

Or foist those stupid "Lawyer lips" on the rest of us, making the term quick release redundant.

 

[fossyant]

That sounds like you are speaking from experience

No, I've managed to avoid 'forgetting them' - mild panic when they have rolled across the car boot floor and aren't where you left them.

 

[Soltydog]

FFWD have had rim brake wheels for years... I've had mine 3 years and a mate at least 5

When i got my disc FFWD wheels I was quite impressed & looked for some rim braked versions, but couldn't see them anywhere, not even on their own site May have just been supply issues at the time?

 

[T4tomo]

You can get small 8mm adapters that fit onto 6mm keys, many multi tools come with them.

indeed this sort of thing, and just carry the 6-8m adaptor with your multi tool.

 

[Wooger]

One advantage of TA over QR is that when used by idiots, TA are intrinsically safer and offer better legal liability to manufacturers. QR rely on the user being able to read the words " open" and " closed" , understand the difference between the two words, and not threaten any passing grown up who points out their error.

Disagree. In fact, with the attached levers or with a small allen key, most users will never do up their through axles to the required torque.

 

[Alex321]

Disagree. In fact, with the attached levers or with a small allen key, most users will never do up their through axles to the required torque.

I think most will do them up with sufficient torque they aren't likely to come undone.

 

[PaulSB]

Just remember, when you pack the bike in the back of a car, remember to take the through axels with you. I always double check they are in the boot.

Oh and Rock Shox Maxel through axels are made of cheese - you've got to be careful with the QR lever. Hence newer axels being 'strealth' - i.e. hex keys.

I always put mine back in position in the frame whether working on the bike or loading into the car. It simply means I know exactly where they are, no chance of picking up grit etc.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Just remember, when you pack the bike in the back of a car, remember to take the through axels with you. I always double check they are in the boot.

Oh and Rock Shox Maxel through axels are made of cheese - you've got to be careful with the QR lever. Hence newer axels being 'strealth' - i.e. hex keys.

I use a fork hitch in the car so have to use the through axle to secure the bike. Forgetting the wheel itself is another matter!