Converting Quick Release to Wing nuts
07-06-22, 10:04 PM
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Converting Quick Release to Wing nuts
I have a Fuji Helion mini velo with quick release axel. Been working on this bike. Looks so classic and vintage with all the mods. I just got some vintage wing nuts and they don’t seem to fit existing QR axel.
07-06-22, 10:33 PM
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The OP probably needs to either find a suitably-long axle that will work with their hub, or find a different wheel or hub that has a suitably-long axle built in.
edit: But you're right, if the nuts don't thread onto the axle even when it's off the bike, that's another problem to deal with.
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07-07-22, 01:52 PM
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07-07-22, 02:52 PM
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Remember that the quick release was invented by Tulio Campagnolo because wing nuts are such a pain. And you would need a longer axle so that there is enough protruding past the dropout so that the wing nuts can get adequate purchase. Seems like a kludge. But then maybe you are "A dedicated follower of fashion" (See Ray Davies)
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I don't believe wing nuts were ever made in 9 or 10mm modern axles sizes. Most are 3/8 or 5/16
07-09-22, 02:08 PM
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07-09-22, 04:43 PM
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Wing nuts are terrible, they do look cool on a vintage machine but they are tightened by hand and need to be checked regularly for them coming loose so you don't lose a wheel while riding and have a nasty crash
If you want to fancy things up and give it more of a vintage look these are a treat, I have them on my touring bike and they are fantastic:
https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/compon...lease-skewers/
If you want to fancy things up and give it more of a vintage look these are a treat, I have them on my touring bike and they are fantastic:
https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/compon...lease-skewers/
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If you want to fancy things up and give it more of a vintage look these are a treat, I have them on my touring bike and they are fantastic:
https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/compon...lease-skewers/
07-09-22, 10:19 PM
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My understanding for wind nuts was to be able to easily remove a wheel without needed a wrench.
The issue is that you cannot apply enough torque to get them sufficiently tight. There is just not enough leverage.
John
The issue is that you cannot apply enough torque to get them sufficiently tight. There is just not enough leverage.
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A vice grip could be clamped onto each end for more leverage.
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Vice grips were routinely used to secure the rear-wheel wing nuts on Peugeot A08s and the equivalent Gitanes and Merciers and so on when I worked in bike shops in the early '70s. The Huret wing nuts were a bit painful to loosen and tighten by hand. Some other company made nicer polished wing nuts with larger wings that were capable of securing rear wheels properly, but I don't remember the company's name, if I ever knew it.
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Not hearing a lot of love for wing nuts - I've never had to to deal with them.
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back in the day I had a Sears Free Spirit 10 speed with wing nuts
purchased it used - so don't know if the bike was equipped with wingnuts from the factory or they were installed by the first owner
purchased it used - so don't know if the bike was equipped with wingnuts from the factory or they were installed by the first owner
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