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soundwave

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there all the same tbh just clamp it as tight as you can or you need a frame with thru axles 12x148 boost is the new standard hub wise
 

Abzy

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there all the same tbh just clamp it as tight as you can or you need a frame with thru axles 12x148 boost is the new standard hub wise
I tightened it as hard as I could but would the dt Swiss ratchet 5mm be better ?
 

soundwave

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yes but it wont be anything like a thru axle but it depends what you use the bike for my m8 has a 1000w bafang motor he goes to work on and has dropouts and not had a problem

tho if he raced me down a mtb trail it will fall to bits
 

Abzy

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yes but it wont be anything like a thru axle but it depends what you use the bike for my m8 has a 1000w bafang motor he goes to work on and has dropouts and not had a problem

tho if he raced me down a mtb trail it will fall to bits
I use the bike for commuting that's all don't have a mtb trail where I live
 

soundwave

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well now you have the qr on the right way round it should be ok ;)


i go that fast to tesco :p
 

guerney

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Even if you mange to tighten it further - you've filed the dropouts and every time the axle moves just a bit, steel will keep on wearing away more material from the aluminium dropouts so that over time they will become even looser. Steel putty is a composite which contains steel - not as strong as steel - so that will also wear away. Welding aluminium on will change the properties of the heated part of the aluminium frame.
 

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Abzy

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Even if you mange to tighten it further - you've filed the dropouts and every time the axle moves just a bit, steel will keep on wearing away more material from the aluminium dropouts so that over time they will become even looser. Steel putty is a composite which contains steel - not as strong as steel - so that will also wear away. Welding aluminium on will change the properties of the heated part of the aluminium frame.
So what should I do to stop it from wearing away
 

guerney

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So what should I do to stop it from wearing away
I don't think you can. Buy a new secondhand frame. It really is the best option IMHO.
 

soundwave

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So what should I do to stop it from wearing away
if you have a mid drive motor the rear drop outs are kaput you need a new frame
 
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soundwave

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i found a new one for 50 quid hub and free hub body micro spline 12spd shitmano just needs to be laced in to his rims and spokes.

and thats on a 5k canyon bike from 2019 its a fkn heap of shite lol
 

Abzy

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i found a new one for 50 quid hub and free hub body micro spline 12spd shitmano just needs to be laced in to his rims and spokes.

and thats on a 5k canyon bike from 2019 its a fkn heap of shite lol
Link ?
 

Abzy

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Could someone find me a cheap frame and someone who's willing to take my old frame rough how much would I get out of this old frame? Since it's only been about 6-7 months
 

guerney

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Could someone find me a cheap frame
You'll have to keep searching ebay periodically, gumtree etc. for a frame compatible with your components