Thru axle to quick release?
Moderator: robbosmans
I have a brand new pair of DT Swiss G540s with thru axle hubs (disc wheel) but currently starting to put together components for a new build.
New frameset is a quick release, rim brake, will be putting some Campy parts on this.
Easiest (lightest) way to convert the thru axle wheelset to quick release? Or do I need to change the hubs altogether - and with that, might as well get a new set entirely.
New frameset is a quick release, rim brake, will be putting some Campy parts on this.
Easiest (lightest) way to convert the thru axle wheelset to quick release? Or do I need to change the hubs altogether - and with that, might as well get a new set entirely.
The front is no problem.
The rear is probably going to be a problem, with some exceptions.
Take the endcaps off the rear wheel. Measure the axle length. Is it feasible that other endcaps can produce an axle length of 135mm? TA road hubs are 142mm.
If the question is yes, then you might be lucky. Start hunting for other endcaps.
The rear is probably going to be a problem, with some exceptions.
Take the endcaps off the rear wheel. Measure the axle length. Is it feasible that other endcaps can produce an axle length of 135mm? TA road hubs are 142mm.
If the question is yes, then you might be lucky. Start hunting for other endcaps.
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Noted. Will measure. But part of me just says, get a new entry wheelset for this build. Keep life simple.
Thinking maybe Mavic CXP Elite's for $289
Or maybe Campagnolo Khamsin's for $350
This guy (user "Velomine") has some good deals over at eBay.
Thinking maybe Mavic CXP Elite's for $289
Or maybe Campagnolo Khamsin's for $350
This guy (user "Velomine") has some good deals over at eBay.
You can get endcaps to convert DT Swiss hubs from thru axle to QR or vice versa - I bought a pair of DT Swiss XM1501 MTB wheels several years ago, and they came with two sets of endcaps for use as either 100/135 QR or 100/142 thru axle.
See https://wheelbuilder.com/dt-swiss-hub-conversion-kits/.
See https://wheelbuilder.com/dt-swiss-hub-conversion-kits/.
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