Using thru axles to secure wheels to frames and forks is the best possible method available. They are superior in concept, but the lack by the bicycle industry of a common standard has been a nightmare for some people. Thru axles can greatly increase the stiffness of the interface between the hub and the dropouts. […]
Why do we use a 6mm socket for our axles? First of all, it is the largest size key in a standard pocket multitool. It is very rare to find an 8mm key in multitools, so 6mm is usually the largest standard key size that cyclists carry with them. Why is 6mm better than 4mm […]
Over Locknut Dimension Four different measurements are most commonly used for thru-axles. They usually are written something like this: 12mm x 142mm, L163 length, TP 1.5 In this example, 12mm is the diameter, 142mm is the O.L.D. (Over Locknut Dimension), 163mm is the overall length and 1.5mm is the thread pitch. You can see these […]
Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as polyformaldehyde, is an engineering thermoplastic used in precision parts requiring high stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability. POM is widely used in industry for the manufacture of gears, plain bearings, car parts, electronic enclosures, electrical parts, etc. Due to its environmental friendliness, POM plastic is also often used for […]