E Bike input

[Laughing Grass]

LOL thats because it's old-school. My old boxer world cup is like that on my old dh bike. You where probably 10 when that was the standard. If @GreatwhiteNorth brings the axle to a good shop they might be able to figure something that'll work. I think there's adapters but I don't know which would work in his situation.

All my bikes with thru axles were threads on one end and a cam on the other.

 

[Laughing Grass]

Nearest bike shop I could find is 1+ hr away from me.

Trip to the hardware store for a bolt and some washers? You should be able to find a machine bolt that you can temporarily use.

 

[DarkWeb]

All my bikes with thru axles were threads on one end and a cam on the other.

My black bike with the white forks is like that.



I just looked at a used santa cruz.....

 

[DarkWeb]

Those are both close, but not quite. Mine has a straight axle that is internally (not externally) threaded on both ends which is where the screws thread into.

This side is assembled.
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This side is missing the screw.
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The screw that made the trip. (His missing buddy looks similar)
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Just a heads-up that you would probably do anyway. Tighten those two clincher screws evenly. They strip.

 

[raratt]

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

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Lol.
Problem solved with a quick trip to the hardware store (Shout out to @Laughing Grass).
12x1.5x30 mm capscrew & flatwasher.
Bummer is I needed only about 15mm of threads so the last half hour has been spent "shortening" it with a dremel & cutoff wheel(s). Those things are dainty for that kinda work & I went through at least a dozen - but got her done!
Dinner time now, may take an exploratory ride after a bit.

 

[mudballs]

Oi!...how's that three thousand dollar paper weight doing?

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

Oi!...how's that three thousand dollar paper weight doing?

Literally just got back from a 4 1/2 miler.
This is fun (right up until I hit the first patch of ice).

 

[myke]

Literally just got back from a 4 1/2 miler.
This is fun (right up until I hit the first patch of ice).

You have to have a shovel or a hockey stick if your gonna ride on the rink.

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

You have to have a shovel or a hockey stick if your gonna ride on the rink.

More likely end up needing a cast.

 

[myke]

More likely end up needing a cast.

Half the fun is learning how to stay on.

So any mods planned? Gun rack etc...

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

Half the fun is learning how to stay on.

So any mods planned? Gun rack etc...

A more comfortable seat is the only thing on the front burner.

 

[doublejj]

More likely end up needing a cast.

Should have gone for the trike......

 

[Laughing Grass]

So.... How's it going @GreatwhiteNorth? Are you loving it?

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

So.... How's it going @GreatwhiteNorth? Are you loving it?

Been exploring the neighborhood lately - I'm enjoying it, just don't think I'll ever do the highways like some of these "Bullet proof" folks though.

 

[Laughing Grass]

Been exploring the neighborhood lately - I'm enjoying it, just don't think I'll ever do the highways like some of these "Bullet proof" folks though.

Awesome! It's all about having fun, no need to go outside your comfort zone. Have you taken it to its max speed yet?

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

Awesome! It's all about having fun, no need to go outside your comfort zone. Have you taken it to its max speed yet?

No Max speed necessary so far.
I've gone upwards of 30 mph & that has been enough.

I'm not really much of a Shirley Muldowney anymore.

 

[manfredo]

30 mph is moving on a bicycle!!

Have fun!!

 

[Laughing Grass]

No Max speed necessary so far.
I've gone upwards of 30 mph & that has been enough.

I'm not really much of a Shirley Muldowney anymore.

That's faster than my top speed!

 

[mudballs]

Yeah fat tires are cool...but call me when they get a serious electric bike on the market.