Part of my MTBs thru axle has broken as shown circled in the photo. It's a 2015 Trek Superfly FS8. I don't know what this piece is called but does anyone know if it's possible to buy just this part or would I have to buy the whole axle? I've looked around on the internet and can't find anything about it.
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Part of thru axle broken
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Re: Part of thru axle broken
Postby RonK » Sat Jan 27, 2018 9:21 pm
I think you are out of luck. Pity, through axles are not cheap.
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Re: Part of thru axle broken
Postby trailgumby » Sat Jan 27, 2018 9:37 pm
That's the nylon shaped bush? Hmm... maybe talk to your local Trek or Fox dealer- they may have a broken axle in the parts bin they can give you to cannibalise.
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Re: Part of thru axle broken
Postby Orion » Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:23 am
Good idea, thanks. I'll check with them next time I'm passing by. It hasn't completely split yet but it's not far off.trailgumby wrote:That's the nylon shaped bush? Hmm... maybe talk to your local Trek or Fox dealer- they may have a broken axle in the parts bin they can give you to cannibalise.
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Re: Part of thru axle broken
Postby Orion » Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:25 am
I managed to track down a couple of sources online but they're overseas. They seemed a little pricey and shipping would only add to that. I'll see what the LBS has to say.RonK wrote:I think you are out of luck. Pity, through axles are not cheap.
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Re: Part of thru axle broken
Postby ball bearing » Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:04 pm
When I built my Lynskey the thru axles were hard to find locally, so when I did find them I bought two of each just in case.
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Re: Part of thru axle broken
Postby Orion » Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:10 pm
Good idea. This one has lasted about 2.5 years but it would be a waste if I had to replace the whole thing for just one little part. But that's the way things are going with everything these days.ball bearing wrote:When I built my Lynskey the thru axles were hard to find locally, so when I did find them I bought two of each just in case.
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Re: Part of thru axle broken
Postby RonK » Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:35 pm
If you do have to replace the axle be sure to get an all metal one.
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Re: Part of thru axle broken
Postby trailgumby » Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:42 pm
Yup. The plastic cam levers have a super annoying habit of breaking. Not fun when you're mid ride and you can't get your wheel out to change a tube.RonK wrote:If you do have to replace the axle be sure to get an all metal one.
Personally I prefer the lever-less syntace ones where you use an allen key. Haven't seen them for the front.
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Re: Part of thru axle broken
Postby ValleyForge » Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:37 am
I know they mostly do thru-axles to attach your trailer adapter, but they do have a few possible solutions: https://robertaxleproject.com/
And they are a family business and very helpful.
And they are a family business and very helpful.
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Re: Part of thru axle broken
Postby Orion » Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:10 pm
Thanks everyone,
Looks like there could be some other options other than the standard axle. I'll pass by the lbs on Thursday or Friday and see what they have to say.
Looks like there could be some other options other than the standard axle. I'll pass by the lbs on Thursday or Friday and see what they have to say.
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Re: Part of thru axle broken
Postby RonK » Mon Jan 29, 2018 1:56 pm
Yes, you are not restricted to the stock Trek axle, there are quite a few choices.Orion wrote:Thanks everyone,
Looks like there could be some other options other than the standard axle. I'll pass by the lbs on Thursday or Friday and see what they have to say.
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