Mechanics and Fixing Any Questions Answered

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ojwithbits

I’ve ran into a problem with a front track hub when trying to install the wheel onto my bike.

The 10mm bolt diameter of the BLB king hub is a bit too wide to fit into the fork drop outs, what’s the best course of action here? File the drop outs? Can the the 10mm bolts be swapped for 9mm bolts?

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Mukashi in reply to @ojwithbits
If they're closer to 3/8" than 9mm (the dropout size) I'd try taking some material off the unthreaded portion of the bolt.
I wouldn't like to file dropouts on a fork and it doesn't look like the axle can be swapped for something smaller on that hub

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coventry_eagle in reply to @Mukashi

I'll do this.

Bolt into chuck of a power drill, file in vice, safety glasses and gloves on and turbo file away!

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