The QUICK question thread.....

[moorey]

Hey all, what species of threadlocker would I need to help secure the rear axle bolts as seen here -

Just make sure you put the wheel in too.

 

[Minlak]

Hey all, what species of threadlocker would I need to help secure the rear axle bolts as seen here -

I would use tef gel not thread locker

 

[Jpez]

Are we talking the actual axle? Is this a thing? Never used any thread lock on the axle.
can’t say I’ve ever had the axle back out or loosen off. Do I now need to go buy myself a huge tube of thread lock and grease and tef gel to avoid tragedy?

 

[Tubbsy]

He's talking about the three bolts on the dropouts not the thru-axle I think.

 

[moorey]

He's talking about the three bolts on the dropouts not the thru-axle I think.

New bike time.

 

[Jpez]

New bike time.

Definitely. Hambone needs to broaden his horizons.

 

[moorey]

Definitely. Hambone needs to broaden his horizons.

MTB4LYFE

 

[pink poodle]

I think he is ready for a unicycle.

 

[Mattyp]

can’t say I’ve ever had the axle back out or loosen off.

Neither have I......

 

[pink poodle]

can’t say I’ve ever had the axle back out or loosen off. Do I now need to go buy myself a huge tube of thread lock and grease and tef gel to avoid tragedy?

I have had thru axles loosen themselves up for me as a complimentary addition to going for a ride. 135, 142, 150mm on the rear and old school 20mm maxle on the front...not as a result of me forgetting to ensure it was tight before a ride either! Just sometimes you get lucky I guess. I recommend you stock up now before people realise how important this paste cocktail is and the shelves are empty. Don't forget to add a little sand for texture.

 

[HamboCairns]

He's talking about the three bolts on the dropouts not the thru-axle I think.

Yup these, my GooGling has led me to Loctite 243 which should do the trick.

 

[fjohn860]

Add an extra mm to spoke lengths when using nipple washers?

 

[creaky]

Add an extra mm to spoke lengths when using nipple washers?

The DT rim ERDs are specified with the supplied washers. What rims?

 

[fjohn860]

The DT rim ERDs are specified with the supplied washers. What rims?

Ah yes, I had read that somewhere (but had also forgotten it)

Both DT'S, EX and XM.

Cheers.

 

[creaky]

Ah yes, I had read that somewhere (but had also forgotten it)

Both DT'S, EX and XM.

Cheers.

I know that from personal experience ..... glas you aren't going to make the same mistake !

 

[fjohn860]

Twas a good quick question to ask, as I was going to order the spokes today

 

[Minlak]

Sooooo - Mr Caravan driver - you can do 85 in a 100 zone but only 70 in a 80 zone and only 50 in a 60 zone - is there a reason or are you all just dicks.
I am convinced there is a secret website where the drivers vie for the top spot of how many cars they can back up behind them.

 

[beeb]

Sooooo - Mr Caravan driver - you can do 85 in a 100 zone but only 70 in a 80 zone and only 50 in a 60 zone - is there a reason or are you all just dicks.
I am convinced there is a secret website where the drivers vie for the top spot of how many cars they can back up behind them.

But they can do 115 when there's an overtaking lane...

 

[Minlak]

But they can do 115 when there's an overtaking lane...

Overtaking lanes are like Mario cart boosts

 

[ozzybmx]

But they can do 115 when there's an overtaking lane...

Not anymore with the new 300 Landcruiser, will cost them too much on fuel.