QR 12mm x 133mm thru axle?
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Mich
Posts: 7,268
Bikes: RSO E-tire dropper fixie brifter
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Liked 2,904 Times
in
1,879 Posts
QR 12mm x 133mm thru axle?
Are quick release 12mm x 133mm with 1.5 pitch threads, thru axles rare? All the lbs are aware they exist, but not common enough for them to stock it. Looking online & I cannot pull back any direct results.
__________________
-Oh Hey!
-Oh Hey!
#2
Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ,location, location
Posts: 13,227
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
Mentioned: 54 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4230 Post(s)
Liked 3,841 Times
in
2,563 Posts
What bike is it brand model and year? The only thing I found was RAP has a 15mm version of that axle but of course not QR a standard bolt on.
#3
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Mich
Posts: 7,268
Bikes: RSO E-tire dropper fixie brifter
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Liked 2,904 Times
in
1,879 Posts
Motobecane, Century PRO 2021. The oddest thing is that I have on hand a thru axle from a 2020 model, but it's a 15mm & doesn't interchange.
__________________
-Oh Hey!
-Oh Hey!
#4
Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ,location, location
Posts: 13,227
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
Mentioned: 54 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4230 Post(s)
Liked 3,841 Times
in
2,563 Posts
According to the shouting from Bikes Direct the front is a 15mm thru axle, are you positive it is a 12mm at the front and not 15? I would try to reach out to them and see if they have replacement parts or can confirm what the sizing is.
#5
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Mich
Posts: 7,268
Bikes: RSO E-tire dropper fixie brifter
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Liked 2,904 Times
in
1,879 Posts
Very positive. Tried swapping the prior year's front axle in & it was a no go for threading into the fork's insert.
I did contact them, they deferred me to contacting Motobecane. Also, the specs they provide on the site is kinda "off" at times. They list two crank arm lengths, from the last time I looked, & there was a discrepancy with the stem height.
I did contact them, they deferred me to contacting Motobecane. Also, the specs they provide on the site is kinda "off" at times. They list two crank arm lengths, from the last time I looked, & there was a discrepancy with the stem height.
__________________
-Oh Hey!
-Oh Hey!
Last edited by Troul; 04-22-21 at 01:01 PM.
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 4,770
Mentioned: 11 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 630 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 369 Times
in
206 Posts
Are you sure its 133mm and not 123mm? That means your fork leg things are 15mm thick
Edit: Best way would be to post a pic showing the axle next to a ruler showing the axle length and thread length
Edit: Best way would be to post a pic showing the axle next to a ruler showing the axle length and thread length
#7
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Mich
Posts: 7,268
Bikes: RSO E-tire dropper fixie brifter
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Liked 2,904 Times
in
1,879 Posts
#8
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Mich
Posts: 7,268
Bikes: RSO E-tire dropper fixie brifter
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Liked 2,904 Times
in
1,879 Posts
The size is in the printed on writing that is on the axle. This is a picture I could find of it on the camera roll (album) , & the owner at the lbs even concurred that is the size. I have not had a reason to doubt the lbs, but I can check it on my own with my precise organic Seeds brand ruler or highly calibrated 25' Pittsburgh brand tape measure.
__________________
-Oh Hey!
-Oh Hey!
#9
Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ,location, location
Posts: 13,227
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
Mentioned: 54 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4230 Post(s)
Liked 3,841 Times
in
2,563 Posts
Very positive. Tried swapping the prior year's front axle in & it was a no go for threading into the fork's insert.
I did contact them, they deferred me to contacting Motobecane. Also, the specs they provide on the site is kinda "off" at times. They list two crank arm lengths, from the last time I looked, & there was a discrepancy with the stem height.
I did contact them, they deferred me to contacting Motobecane. Also, the specs they provide on the site is kinda "off" at times. They list two crank arm lengths, from the last time I looked, & there was a discrepancy with the stem height.
Anywho it is odd they list it as 15mm but you clearly have a 12mm. Maybe a typo or an odd parts swap mid year? Or worse a misprint on the axle which could also be possible?
#10
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Mich
Posts: 7,268
Bikes: RSO E-tire dropper fixie brifter
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Liked 2,904 Times
in
1,879 Posts
BD is saying contact a defunct brand? I thought BD owned the name now as actual French Motobecane filed for bankruptcy in 1981. It is odd they aren't doing all the Motobecane work maybe they have a separate division or Motobecane as it is now is only sold through BD but is a separate company? Well hopefully someone somewhere in that universe has answers.
Anywho it is odd they list it as 15mm but you clearly have a 12mm. Maybe a typo or an odd parts swap mid year? Or worse a misprint on the axle which could also be possible?
Anywho it is odd they list it as 15mm but you clearly have a 12mm. Maybe a typo or an odd parts swap mid year? Or worse a misprint on the axle which could also be possible?
I would not be inclined to think it's a misprint as the thicker axle that I do have that is labeled 15mm is physically to big for the 12mm bushing.
__________________
-Oh Hey!
-Oh Hey!
#11
Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ,location, location
Posts: 13,227
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
Mentioned: 54 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4230 Post(s)
Liked 3,841 Times
in
2,563 Posts
I think you are right with the separate divisions with BD. Similar to WAHOO with select locations doing services for there products.
I would not be inclined to think it's a misprint as the thicker axle that I do have that is labeled 15mm is physically to big for the 12mm bushing.
I would not be inclined to think it's a misprint as the thicker axle that I do have that is labeled 15mm is physically to big for the 12mm bushing.
Likes For veganbikes:
#12
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Mich
Posts: 7,268
Bikes: RSO E-tire dropper fixie brifter
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Liked 2,904 Times
in
1,879 Posts
Will give BD-Moto a few days to get back to me. I have hope that they'll say something positive.
__________________
-Oh Hey!
-Oh Hey!
#13
Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ,location, location
Posts: 13,227
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
Mentioned: 54 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4230 Post(s)
Liked 3,841 Times
in
2,563 Posts
#14
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Mich
Posts: 7,268
Bikes: RSO E-tire dropper fixie brifter
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Liked 2,904 Times
in
1,879 Posts
I'll be riding this week/weekend, the other person... we shall see.
__________________
-Oh Hey!
-Oh Hey!
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 2,258
Mentioned: 18 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 712 Post(s)
Liked 792 Times
in
471 Posts
That is a Kinesis thru axle. I have one on my Kinesis Tripster fork. You can order one here. https://www.kinesisbikes.co.uk/Catal...dapter-and-Kit
You have to click on the "shop now" button and select the axle kit from the drop down menu.
You have to click on the "shop now" button and select the axle kit from the drop down menu.
#16
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Mich
Posts: 7,268
Bikes: RSO E-tire dropper fixie brifter
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Liked 2,904 Times
in
1,879 Posts
That is a Kinesis thru axle. I have one on my Kinesis Tripster fork. You can order one here. https://www.kinesisbikes.co.uk/Catal...dapter-and-Kit
You have to click on the "shop now" button and select the axle kit from the drop down menu.
You have to click on the "shop now" button and select the axle kit from the drop down menu.
__________________
-Oh Hey!
-Oh Hey!