Good evening all,
Yet another problem with which i need some help, I hope you are not getting fed up with my problems - because I am getting more frustrated with them than you would believe!!
I am cleaning a Raleigh ProRace - and I had hoped that I was only going to clean it; but, it has a couple of faults - the BB and HS will be replaced and i discovered a broken spoke in the rear wheel. When cleaning the front wheel I thought there was something not right with the axle so when i had it cleaned I removed the axles and other bits with the intention of regreasing etc. When i removed the axle I discovered it was bent - like a banana - it has two bends in it towards the threaded ends.
Not the end of the world (i initially thought) and i checked my spares and found an axle which is of similar size BUT it does not have the groove for the threaded washer (XXXX!! I said). So I then measured the bent one and looked on line for a replacement but I could not find an exact match.
Here are some pics (because people like pics!) -
I PMed Malcolm at the Cycle Clinic (an RB sponsor) and he can supply me with a replacement but i want to check if i have any other options. This is a cheap build (I had hoped to spend £0 but that has not happened!!). The axle length is about 117mm (if i read the ruler right) - when in the hub it has 2 grooved washers and three threads showing at each end.
Can i used the axle without the groove?
Has anyone any pointers to a cheap option?
Do i need to change the bent one - i presume it has been bent for a long time and used as such?
Thanks all,
Richard
p.s. My frustration is growing with this bike but my car has been giving me probs this week too and i am thinking of growing my hair just so i have something to pull out!!! Nightmare City!!!
Yet another problem with which i need some help, I hope you are not getting fed up with my problems - because I am getting more frustrated with them than you would believe!!
I am cleaning a Raleigh ProRace - and I had hoped that I was only going to clean it; but, it has a couple of faults - the BB and HS will be replaced and i discovered a broken spoke in the rear wheel. When cleaning the front wheel I thought there was something not right with the axle so when i had it cleaned I removed the axles and other bits with the intention of regreasing etc. When i removed the axle I discovered it was bent - like a banana - it has two bends in it towards the threaded ends.
Not the end of the world (i initially thought) and i checked my spares and found an axle which is of similar size BUT it does not have the groove for the threaded washer (XXXX!! I said). So I then measured the bent one and looked on line for a replacement but I could not find an exact match.
Here are some pics (because people like pics!) -
I PMed Malcolm at the Cycle Clinic (an RB sponsor) and he can supply me with a replacement but i want to check if i have any other options. This is a cheap build (I had hoped to spend £0 but that has not happened!!). The axle length is about 117mm (if i read the ruler right) - when in the hub it has 2 grooved washers and three threads showing at each end.
Can i used the axle without the groove?
Has anyone any pointers to a cheap option?
Do i need to change the bent one - i presume it has been bent for a long time and used as such?
Thanks all,
Richard
p.s. My frustration is growing with this bike but my car has been giving me probs this week too and i am thinking of growing my hair just so i have something to pull out!!! Nightmare City!!!