Thru axle confusion
05-21-22, 02:56 PM
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Thru axle confusion
I'm trying to find a replacement thru axle for my bike, as it got scratched. The manufacturer is incredibly unhelpful with this, although I'm waiting for a reply as far as ordering a new thru axle is concerned, I'm trying to find a replacement on my own, and have the following problem:
Front: 12x100mm, L: 118.5mm, TL: 10.5mm, TP: M12xP1.5, 12 mm diameter
L is "length"
TL is "thread length"
So, what is this "100 mm"? Either the "length" is the total length, or the length without the threads -- however, adding (obviously not) nor subtracting TL from L, will make this length equal to 100 mm.
Front: 12x100mm, L: 118.5mm, TL: 10.5mm, TP: M12xP1.5, 12 mm diameter
L is "length"
TL is "thread length"
So, what is this "100 mm"? Either the "length" is the total length, or the length without the threads -- however, adding (obviously not) nor subtracting TL from L, will make this length equal to 100 mm.
05-21-22, 03:12 PM
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The "100 mm" is the fork's dropout spacing, i.e. the current standard for road and most Gravel bikes. The 118.5 is the overall length of the thru axle you need and the extra length allows for the thickness of both dropouts.
The Robert Axle Project ( https://robertaxleproject.com/ ) is a company that sells thru axles in a huge variety of sizes and configurations. I'd be amazed if they don't offer what you need.
The Robert Axle Project ( https://robertaxleproject.com/ ) is a company that sells thru axles in a huge variety of sizes and configurations. I'd be amazed if they don't offer what you need.
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This would be a lot easier to point you to a replacement (if that is what you are looking for) if you told us what fork or frame this was for.
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Got to robertaxleproject.com and order one based on the info you have.
[edit] - answered this before I read the other replies that gave the same advice. I will add for OP: just cut down your looking around time and go there. The site also has great info on what the numbers/specs for thru axles mean and how to measure them if it's not printed on the axle you're trying to replace.
I also am curious how a scratch would motivate someone to search for and buy a new TA. But far be it from me to question cosmetics!
[edit] - answered this before I read the other replies that gave the same advice. I will add for OP: just cut down your looking around time and go there. The site also has great info on what the numbers/specs for thru axles mean and how to measure them if it's not printed on the axle you're trying to replace.
I also am curious how a scratch would motivate someone to search for and buy a new TA. But far be it from me to question cosmetics!
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05-23-22, 09:17 AM
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I'm trying to find a replacement thru axle for my bike, as it got scratched. The manufacturer is incredibly unhelpful with this, although I'm waiting for a reply as far as ordering a new thru axle is concerned, I'm trying to find a replacement on my own, and have the following problem:
Front: 12x100mm, L: 118.5mm, TL: 10.5mm, TP: M12xP1.5, 12 mm diameter
L is "length"
TL is "thread length"
So, what is this "100 mm"? Either the "length" is the total length, or the length without the threads -- however, adding (obviously not) nor subtracting TL from L, will make this length equal to 100 mm.
Front: 12x100mm, L: 118.5mm, TL: 10.5mm, TP: M12xP1.5, 12 mm diameter
L is "length"
TL is "thread length"
So, what is this "100 mm"? Either the "length" is the total length, or the length without the threads -- however, adding (obviously not) nor subtracting TL from L, will make this length equal to 100 mm.
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