M motox942 New member Sep 12, 2009 #1 I was wondering if you could ride with a 3/8 axle on forks that are for 14mm axles. I have odyssey classic dirt forks with 14mm dropouts and I want to buy the fly front wheel. Can I do that without problems?
I was wondering if you could ride with a 3/8 axle on forks that are for 14mm axles. I have odyssey classic dirt forks with 14mm dropouts and I want to buy the fly front wheel. Can I do that without problems?
L LucaW New member Sep 12, 2009 #2 no because the the axle would be too big to fit in the dropouts . If you have a 14mm dropout you need a 14mm axle
no because the the axle would be too big to fit in the dropouts . If you have a 14mm dropout you need a 14mm axle
B bikeworks New member Sep 12, 2009 #3 Yes! There are shims available that fit onto 3/8" axles so you can use a frame/fork with 14mm dropouts. Check at http://www.danscomp.com/440015.php
Yes! There are shims available that fit onto 3/8" axles so you can use a frame/fork with 14mm dropouts. Check at http://www.danscomp.com/440015.php