How To Use Bolt Through Axles | Tech Tip | Tredz Bikes

Bolt through axles are wide spread on bikes these days, making for a stiffer bike and easier removal.

We take a look at how to remove and refit bolt through axles.

[standZ]

Thank you very much. I have a thru axel without a quick release and everyone was doing a video on the quick release version. I wasn't sure if I needed to get an Allen key shaped skewer for my thru axel to further secure it incase the wheel came out but after an hour you've made me feel much safer, Thanks a lot! I also have a Minatou fork, although the entry model :D

[uhu]

Thank you! First video I found that showed how to remove without a lever. Danke! Merci!

[jd]

Quick simple straight to the point just how I like it good job man 👊🏻

[daranjames]

Brilliant, thank you. Just acquired a Cube road bike and has this type of axel on. I have a mulitool, just need to checkk it has the right sized allen key on now in case I have any issues while out and about. First video I have found and most helpful.

[davesheldon]

lovely clear instructions, thank you.

[woodrowbradley]

Great video. Have a problem though. Some how it has been over tightened and now I can't seem to loosen and now the hex head is becoming stripped any ideas?

[alanr]

Thanx man I was embarrassed to call the bike shop lol.
I have a p.k. ripper H.D D.J

[Zeus]

Just for info: 15 Newtonmeters is equal to 15 kg's of force on a 10 cm allen key. :-) (or the same force you need to lift 1½ buckets of water)

[stevebennett]

🤔does the front bolt through have a spacer on the axle, because my wheel sits slightly off by a 2mm👍?

[orangejuicepony]

My merida 120 comes with a skewer tool embeeded in the rear axel, pull it out and you can use it on the front or rear! On board tool!

[RobGams]

How do you know which end to insert the Allen wrench? Don’t both ends have the cut out for it?

[johnmason]

I have a boxxer fork with 110 by 20mm maxxle. It had a hex on both sides and seems like you are supposed to do the one side and then then other. I followed the instructions but the second side ( locking bolt I guess) didn’t seem to go in properly and then when I tried to unscrew the original side I stripped out the hex with my Allen key. As I was using the torque spec’s which was supposing high 120 lb feet. Anyway if you have info or video on proper use of one of those boxxer maxxles with the locking sides that would be helpful as I’d like to not damage the replace which I’ve just ordered and is on et $100

[rouxenophobe]

So, now I need to carry a hex key with me on the trail, ugh! Also, no need to grease the axle, the wheel isn't rotating on it.

[Digga_]

My rear wheel, has Allen Keys on BOTH sides, , , , Have not removed yet, wonder if needing two keys for tool bag....

[vdelussey]

Do you need to insert some kind of card to stop hydraulic brakes clamping together once disc is removed?

[paulhgarrad]

Just for fun my 2020 has qr at the rear and Allen key bolt through on the front. 12mm rear and 15mm front. Progress ehh?

[emilyarelyvictor]

Just got finally a mountain bike. It come with a thru axle. My quiestion is ( the rear axle treed doest go all the way in to the treed itself in the gear side of the frame before i cant tighten up the axle? It seems that i goes in only half the way... Is it normal?

[mtbregardless]

It's 2022, and I just purchased a mint 2006 Norco Wolverine with Marzocchi bomber 888 vf 170mm travel, and it seems like the through axel bolt has either never been undone, and/or the previous owner over torqued the bolt. I managed to loosen the non disc side which came out as a male end nut, but the non drive side seems to be seized. I broke 2 multi tools, and bent 3 6mm Allen keys using a cheater bar to no avail, any other suggestions?

[marknieuwejaar]

Mine has four tiny hex in front of fork with a hex pin...no quick release...

[charlespalmerii]

Can THough axles be used with all MTB wheels?