Upgrading old wheels with quick-release bolts?

Bill H. said:

I have an older Takara Prestige road bike. I'd like to get a
quick-release skewer for the rear wheel, but don't know exactly what I
need to do.

If it matters, the hubs are Joytech and the wheels are 27" Araya 1 1/4"
(aluminum). I've considered upgrading to a new set of wheels, but
that's more than I want to spend. Plus, there's nothing wrong with
them that I can tell that would warrant replacement. The bike has a
6-speed freewheel.

This is usually not difficult to do.

The existing axle is probably 10x1.0 thread, so this hollow
replacement should be the right length:

http://tinyurl.com/dmvds

There are other sources as well, including (most likely) your local
bike shop. I'd keep the existing cones, spacers, locknuts and inner
washers if at all possible, although you may want to fiddle with that
a bit if the existing axle doesn't have a large serrated locknut or
washer next to the dropout on each side. Make sure that your dropouts
are thicker than the length of the protruding stub on the hollow axle;
the QR *must not* bottom on the axle with the wheel installed. If the
dropouts are chromed, I'd strongly recommend getting a genuine Shimano
skewer; I've had problems with insufficient clamping force from some
of the other brands, and chrome is slippery.

Add a QR skewer of the appropriate length, and you should be set to
go.
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Bill H. said:

I have an older Takara Prestige road bike. I'd like to get a
quick-release skewer for the rear wheel, but don't know exactly what I
need to do.

If it matters, the hubs are Joytech and the wheels are 27" Araya 1 1/4"
(aluminum). I've considered upgrading to a new set of wheels, but
that's more than I want to spend. Plus, there's nothing wrong with
them that I can tell that would warrant replacement. The bike has a
6-speed freewheel.

This is usually not difficult to do.

The existing axle is probably 10x1.0 thread, so this hollow
replacement should be the right length:

http://tinyurl.com/dmvds

There are other sources as well, including (most likely) your local
bike shop. I'd keep the existing cones, spacers, locknuts and inner
washers if at all possible, although you may want to fiddle with that
a bit if the existing axle doesn't have a large serrated locknut or
washer next to the dropout on each side. Make sure that your dropouts
are thicker than the length of the protruding stub on the hollow axle;
the QR *must not* bottom on the axle with the wheel installed. If the
dropouts are chromed, I'd strongly recommend getting a genuine Shimano
skewer; I've had problems with insufficient clamping force from some
of the other brands, and chrome is slippery.

Add a QR skewer of the appropriate length, and you should be set to
go.
--
Typoes are a feature, not a bug.
Some gardening required to reply via email.
Words processed in a facility that contains nuts.

If the dropouts aren't thick enough fit a thin washer on the inside of the
dropout when installing the wheel. I have had this arrangement on my fixie
for some considerable time now and I haven't managed to pull out the rear
wheel yet.

cheers
Jon_H

Bill H. said:

I have an older Takara Prestige road bike. I'd like to get a
quick-release skewer for the rear wheel, but don't know exactly what I
need to do.

If it matters, the hubs are Joytech and the wheels are 27" Araya 1 1/4"
(aluminum). I've considered upgrading to a new set of wheels, but
that's more than I want to spend. Plus, there's nothing wrong with
them that I can tell that would warrant replacement. The bike has a
6-speed freewheel.

So, if anyone can point out the easiest and cheapest way to do this,
I'd appreciate it.

Thanks,
Bill H.

PS - If interested, you can take a look at the bike on my webpage:

http://home.comcast.net/~billhenry2/bikes

Easy to do at a decent bike shop. Rear axle is either 10by1 or 9.5
by26...Find the correct axle, use the existing cones and locknuts. A
few spacers here and there to ensure the dish is correct, QR and
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