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svenhöek in reply to @Cranky

Maybe you dont need a special hub. From singletrack forum:

I was worried about the 9mm thru-axle too, but it turns out that you can put a standard hub in by holding the fork legs apart slightly. The hub axle collar will just go into the holes. I use the QR stalk to keep the wheel in.

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-need-your-brains

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gbj_tester in reply to @svenhöek

Maybe you dont need a special hub

It's feasible to spring a 9×100 through-axle fork open to fit a normal 108mm long QR axle. You end up with something intermediate in security between a normal open dropout QR and a proper through bolt. It's more of a get-you-home bodge than a sensible permanent arrangement.

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svenhöek in reply to @gbj_tester

yes I guess so!

Get a fancy thru bolt.

Hadley 9mm thru-bolt

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