How to Convert to Quick Release Bike Axle | EASY UPGRADE

[@michaelmosley1385]

I was thinking about doing this to my vintage nishiki road bike and wanted a video to see if it can be done and this was the first video that came up on KZbin. Thank you so much.

[@Walshibikes]

Glad I could help, sounds like a cool project

[@stoodio123456]

Thanks. Watched your video, ordered what I think I needed. Weeks later on install day, things did not fit well, but I remembered you mentioned re-using the original cone nut, and with that the install was awesome!!

[@Walshibikes]

Glad it all worked out!

[@TaylorandAmira]

So straightforward and detailed. Thank you!

[@ForemanJF1]

Got some new MTB for the kids for Xmas needed a quick matrix download to do this soon, many thanks!

[@thomasr1051]

thank you! i really appreciated you laying out the parts side by side. my rear axle sheared on the drive train side during a ride

[@Walshibikes]

Glad it helped! I find those small parts can get a bit complicated to explain through video

[@nevetsny1]

Thanks. This is exactly what I needed. So many videos do the wheels with the disc brakes. I wish I could tip the video. Also the cone nuts that came with the replacement kit were twice as narrow as the cone nuts that were in the bike. Using the kit’s cone nuts the front wheel was wobbly. Using the original cone nuts fixed the problem.

[@Walshibikes]

Glad it worked out and the video helped!

[@chazmichaelmichaels88]

Great video man, thanks for the help. Do you know if this works with a front wheel that has disk brakes? I'd imagine it only requires a slightly longer QR throufh-bolt.

[@Walshibikes]

Yes! process should be exactly the same as long as your new axle is the same width as your old one. The new axle will likely come with a correct length QR skewer

[@jimmytai1915]

Thanks for sharing!

[@phmiii]

Thank you, it looks easy!

[@Walshibikes]

Glad it helped!

[@ReedoAce]

Nice work!

[@Sk_Nikks]

So i just bought a track rear wheel and deciding to swap it to a front wheel, will i have to do the same steps as in the video shown?

[@Walshibikes]

Putting a rear wheel on the front would be a bit unconventional since the sprocket gear may cause the spoke dishing to be asymmetrical. However if the overall width of the hub fits in the front, technically it could be done using this process

[@jinpmendoza902]

Hey, can you do about the rear wheel next please? because I want to change my new quick release axle but I don't know how to😢

[@Walshibikes]

I may try that next, it’s a very similar process but requires more complicated measurements to offset the freehub width

[@1960deek]

Great video. I'm a newbie. Are these quick release universal fit for all bikes or are there specific ones for each bike? Thank you

[@Walshibikes]

Some higher end bikes will have what’s called a thru axle which is different, but for most common bikes a regular quick release axle like in the video is standard! There’s lots of material online walking you through the differences if you’re new

[@1960deek]

Great. Thanks ​@@Walshibikes

[@Magicmike12345]

Thanks for sharing. How about the rear wheel? Is that a different set up. 🤔

[@Walshibikes]

It’s the same idea, just requires a bit more measuring. Best to measure the old axle first and replicate how far it sticks out from each end. It won’t be symmetrical because of the cogs

[@noli360]

Sweet! What about the rear axle? Is it the same process?

[@Walshibikes]

Same process but a bit more complicated to measure. Rear wheel hubs aren’t all necessarily centred since one side needs to accommodate the width of your freehub/freewheel. The rear spokes are also dished asymmetrically for this reason. It’s possible, but make sure you measure the original distance between your hub and frame dropouts so that the new axle can go back in exactly the same spot

[@nevetsny1]

@@Walshibikesbut on a single speed should be simpler? I have one that reverses to a fixie though.

[@vinopit]

so the cone nut most be just hand tight?

[@Walshibikes]

Yes, snug them down enough so there’s no wiggle room, but loose enough that the wheel bearings still spin without much friction. The outer lock nut that threads against the cone nut though should be as tight as you can get it

[@Kemagic]

Brilliant thanks

[@alphalunamare]

Why install the skewer on the non drive side ... is it a preference?

[@Walshibikes]

On a rear wheel, the lever would be on the non-drive side so that it doesn’t interfere with the derailleur. It’s customary to match the front wheel lever location to the same side, but it’s not required

[@alphalunamare]

@@Walshibikes That makes sense. I'll try it :-) I just can't get my back wheel to stop wobling into the frame and I have stripped it down, changed bearings and greased everything. Here goes :-)

[@Walshibikes]

Sounds like your wheel may need to be trued. Take it to a bike shop and see if they can straighten it out before reinstalling, if it’s wobbly that’ll make the biggest difference

[@alphalunamare]

@@Walshibikes |I will. I went out on it yesterday and I ended up on my back within 30 yards. I am not stupid but there is something big that I am missing. I carried the bike home on my shoulder cussing. I am wondering if it wasn't made for a quick release squewer. But like you say ..Bike shop is next 🙂

[@ReedoAce]

Also limits touching the disc with grease hands..

[@a85922]

Wow! 😯

[@ZillyCatboi]

Can i do the opposite?

[@Walshibikes]

As in replace an existing quick release axle for a bolted one? You definitely can, it’s the same process just the other way around. Bolted axles are a bit more secure from theft if that’s what you’re looking for