Quick release mod to Agattu - Pedelec Forums

carigada · #1 (**permalink**) 17th August 2008, 18:50

How difficult would it be to modify the Agattu to have quick release wheels? Would it require a complete rebuild of both hubs?

flecc · #2 (**permalink**) 17th August 2008, 21:48

It's not possible to have a quick release on the back with any hub gears like the Nexus 7 speed hub you have.

For the front wheel you'd need a new quick release front hub and have that built into your rim. Minimum cost with the hub and new spokes about £70 probably, though with a quality hub it could be more.
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carigada · #3 (**permalink**) 18th August 2008, 21:30

Front QR would be really nice, since it would allow me to carry the bike in my car much easier. The front hub on the Agattu is a DH-3N20 Shimano hub dynamo, without a QR. I see from the Shimano website that they do some QR dynamo hubs (but not the DH-3N20). I wondered if it would be possible to swap the axles over without having to buy a new hub.

The rear hub is another matter and I'm not suprised to learn that there is no QR possible. The axle seems to be a complex shape, looking at the exploded parts diagram. Ah well, thanks for the help.

flecc · #4 (**permalink**) 18th August 2008, 21:51

I don't know the answer on the Hubdyno spindle, but I rather doubt a swap would be possible, judging by the exploded diagrams of both types, so it's likely there would be the expense of a QR dynohub.

At least as it stands your front wheel it fairly thief proof. One of the most common sights in my area is a bike locked to a stand but minus it's front wheel, the rogues way of getting a new tyre probably.
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