How to Convert to Quick Release Bike Axle | EASY UPGRADE

On my vintage Nishiki, I replace the front nutted axle for a quick release skewer, making it much easier to transport the bike or do a repair on the front wheel if needed. This video documents the simple process of how to do it.

[stoodio]

Thanks. Watched your video, ordered what I think I needed. Weeks later on install day, things did not fit well, but I remembered you mentioned re-using the original cone nut, and with that the install was awesome!!

[thomasr]

thank you! i really appreciated you laying out the parts side by side. my rear axle sheared on the drive train side during a ride

[nevetsny]

Thanks. This is exactly what I needed. So many videos do the wheels with the disc brakes. I wish I could tip the video.

Also the cone nuts that came with the replacement kit were twice as narrow as the cone nuts that were in the bike. Using the kit’s cone nuts the front wheel was wobbly. Using the original cone nuts fixed the problem.

[chazmichaelmichaels]

Great video man, thanks for the help. Do you know if this works with a front wheel that has disk brakes? I'd imagine it only requires a slightly longer QR throufh-bolt.

[deek]

Great video. I'm a newbie. Are these quick release universal fit for all bikes or are there specific ones for each bike? Thank you

[jinpmendoza]

Hey, can you do about the rear wheel next please? because I want to change my new quick release axle but I don't know how to😢

[Magicmike]

Thanks for sharing. How about the rear wheel? Is that a different set up. 🤔

[KakueiAraral]

Sweet! What about the rear axle? Is it the same process?

[vinopit]

so the cone nut most be just hand tight?

[alphalunamare]

Why install the skewer on the non drive side ... is it a preference?