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Old April 17th 11, 08:12 AM posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Quick Release Cam Mechanism & Skewers For Threaded Axle Question?

On 4/10/2011 2:53 PM, Bob wrote:
Hello,

Getting back into some light riding after many, many, years.

Have an older Fuji road bike with the wheel hubs being threaded
on both ends to take a nut. Certainly doesn't appear to be hollow.

Would like to get a Quick-Release cam for the front wheel.

I see they all seem to use "skewers," and a hollow axle.

Any quick release cam mechanism available for just a threaded,
non-hollow, axle ?


There used to be one made by a small company for the Sachs 3x7 hub, but
that was a rare and expensive part. Getting something similar made
would be more expensive than a new front wheel.

Any other possibilities without having to buy new
wheels ?

Depends if the hubs on the wheels you have can have the axles replaced
with hollow ones. Drilling out the solid axles to accept skewers
*might* be possible, but would not be economically feasible if done
properly.

Similarly, replacing the hubs in your existing wheels would likely be
more bother and expense than getting new wheels. New machine built
wheels are inexpensive, and can provide good service if you have a
competent bicycle mechanic tension, stress relieve, and true before use.

Or,...?


Get a "peanut butter wrench" [1] and live with the wheels you have.

[1] Available at your local bike shop (LBS), but rumor has it that the
Campy version is being discontinued.

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