Swapping Quick Release and Bolt-on wheels
12-12-23, 03:49 PM
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Swapping Quick Release and Bolt-on wheels
I have a hybrid bike with bolt-on wheels but wanted to replace the front tyre. I have a spare wheel but it's a quick release.
Would it be better to fit the bolt in the new wheel, or do I have to use a quick release skewer? If quick release, is it just put the skewer though and tighten, or is there more to it than that?
Would it be better to fit the bolt in the new wheel, or do I have to use a quick release skewer? If quick release, is it just put the skewer though and tighten, or is there more to it than that?
12-12-23, 03:59 PM
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Bolt-on wheels and quick-release wheels use different axles. If you’re asking if you can use a quick-release wheel to replace a bolt-on wheel… yes you can, with limitations. It’s best to take the wheels to a bike shop and pose your questions to an experienced mechanic.
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It depend mostly on the fork.
Some forks are slotted for a 5/16" (8mm) axle and will not accept a 9mm QR axle. Otherwise, if the wheel slots in, and you know how to adjust and use a QR, then you're good to go.
Some forks are slotted for a 5/16" (8mm) axle and will not accept a 9mm QR axle. Otherwise, if the wheel slots in, and you know how to adjust and use a QR, then you're good to go.
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Or you can take a round file to the dropouts and widen them a little.
