dropout/axle sizes.

[ezernut9mm]

i keep hearing everyone say (type) that all newer 26 cruiser wheels will fit, but i tried to put the wheels off my huffy cranebrook on my 62 middleweight frame and forks and the axle shafts were a bigger diameter and wouldn't fit into the drop outs. anyone else run across this problem?

 

[ezernut9mm]

the reason i am asking is because i was looking at this: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/2902335059.html
for a parts bike and i don't want to buy it if the wheels won't fit my dropouts.

 

[schertztx]

I have come across this with front forks but not rear dropouts. Newer stuff is almost all 3/8, just use a file or grinder and make em fit.

 

[gato'sbikes]

ive run into this prob. the back should be just fine but the front forks is another deal... i usualy take a grinder and slot my front axle not to harm my og forks or grind the forks just a lil (do recommend the axle though ... for strength issues) idk if this helps ???? hope it does cheers :mrgreen: :mrgreen: and build on!!!!!!!!!!

 

[gato'sbikes]

I have come across this with front forks but not rear dropouts. Newer stuff is almost all 3/8, just use a file or grinder and make em fit.

very true.... pic would help

 

[CCR]

a lot of older front forks take 5/16" axles which used to be the standard, nowadays 3/8" is the standard like said before. rear wheel should fit but the original front fork will need filed most likely to put that newer wheel on it.

 

[ezernut9mm]

ok, cool. i started with the front and when it wouldn't fit i didn't go any farther. thanks guys.