Fox 15mm thru axle QR

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animalman86

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Hi all,

I was trying to remove the wheel on my 09 Giant Reign and in the process managed to round out the allen-key hole on the 15mm thru axle. Eventually with the use of some unorthodox instruments I was able to remove it and have since began looking for a replacement. Forks are Fox 32 Talas RL.

Is it possible to get a replacement with a QR end to avoid this happening again? I have searched far and wide and have been unable to find one in Australia from any of the online retailers. I have called my local shop and was told that given its age (6 years??) it is an extremely difficult part to order.

The only thing I have found is this from the USA: http://www.jensonusa.com/Fox-15QR-Axle - Would this be suitable?

The length of the axle is 170mm.

Thanks
 
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creaky

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Photos please ... this could be a candidate for submission to another thread.

How did you need an allen key to removed the fox 15mmQR ?
 
Calvin27

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Hmm seems legit. Not sure if it will fit. There is a raised bit on the allan key side that is not on the axle you linked.
 
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creaky

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Oh ... yeah, not sure about compatibility. Maybe someone local or your LBS can let you test fit a 15mmQR.
 
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animalman86

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Thanks for the replies guys.

Just called another shop, they may be able to order it in for approx. $200.

I never would have thought it would have been this difficult to source!
 
Intense1

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animalman86 said:
Thanks for the replies guys.

Just called another shop, they may be able to order it in for approx. $200.

I never would have thought it would have been this difficult to source!
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Call For The Riders in Brisbane. They might be able to help you out
 
Live2DieTrying

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Yeh that looks like a 20mm axle from a fox 36 or 40.
I've got one just like that with the allen keyway rounded out by previous owner. Very annoying!
You can keep using it if you hammer a slightly larger torx bit into the hole and use that from now on.
 
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animalman86

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Dales Cannon said:
Sure it isn't a 20mm axle? :behindsofa:
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Well this is embarrassing. Turns out I went full potato, it is a 20mm axle and my forks are 36's not 32's. I apologise for the misinformation.

I called For The People in Brisbane, who put me in touch with NS Dynamics and got a new one for $80.

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Thanks for all the replies
 
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JTmofo

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animalman86 said:
Well this is embarrassing. Turns out I went full potato, it is a 20mm axle and my forks are 36's not 32's. I apologise for the misinformation.

I called For The People in Brisbane, who put me in touch with NS Dynamics and got a new one for $80.

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Thanks for all the replies
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Dickhead... Moorey is going to open your arse for this one. Now away to the fuckwith thread and make yourself know.....
 
merc-blue

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Check the torque spec and correct install procedure for a 20mm axle the reason they strip is they are not meant to be tight.
 
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animalman86

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rone said:
'For the people' or 'We the riders'?
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Fuck how did I write that? I am off the planet today.

JTmofo said:
Dickhead... Moorey is going to open your arse for this one. Now away to the fuckwith thread and make yourself know.....
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I found the thread. I feel like a platinum cock head. I will post in there.
Intense1 said:
Good to hear. Knew they'd be able to help out
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Thanks for the recommendation
 
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