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Hello all,
I'm very new to cycling I haven't ridden since I was 16 (33 Now).
I have bought 2 new bikes (Cheap) one each for me and the wife but when I got them home I found they wont fit in the bike shed with the front wheel on. So the question I'm asking is can I convert the normal nut system to a quick release system?
Many thanks in advance.
Vektek
You will need new hollow axles and the skewers. Your LBS (local bike shop) should be able to help.
ward17 said:You will need new hollow axles and the skewers. Your LBS (local bike shop) should be able to help.
Actually, after the cost of the hollow axle (around $8) and a skewer (also around $8) plus the labor charge to overhaul the hubs and install them (likely around $10-$15), it may be more cost-effective to buy a new pre-built stock QR wheel ($30-$35). That way you can keep your bolt-on wheels as spares.
Thanks for your help guys.
punkerfinger said:Actually, after the cost of the hollow axle (around $8) and a skewer (also around $8) plus the labor charge to overhaul the hubs and install them (likely around $10-$15), it may be more cost-effective to buy a new pre-built stock QR wheel ($30-$35). That way you can keep your bolt-on wheels as spares.
Another option would be to replace the axle hexnuts with axle wingnuts-not as quick a release as the quick release system, but a lot cheaper yet still quicker than hexnuts.
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