Budget Bike Wheel Upgrade | How to Adapt a Thru Axle Wheel to Quick Release Frame | Xtrada 6

budget bike wheel upgrade. Adapting a a thru axle wheel to my Xtrada 6. If you have a budget bike, finding upgrades can be a confusing task. In this video I will show you that you can convert a wheel designed for a thru axle to fit you bike that has a quick release.

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[AdrenalineIsLife]

IMPORTANT CORRECTION! PLEASE READ:

The rear axle standards are:

Boost 148x12 Thru Axle
Boost 141x10 QR

Non-Boost 142x12 Thru Axle Non-Boost 135x10 QR
Non-Boost 135x10 Bolt on (common on dirt jumpers)

For some reason I had QR axles listed as 9mm in the video. 9mm is QR on the front.

Sorry for any confusion.

[theshedMTB]

Very interesting video, didnt know all those details, filled in alot of gaps in knowledge!

[deeppeacenature]

So timely! Just minutes ago I was thinking about upgrading the wheelset of my Xtrada 6 and the kerfuffle I should be aware of. Thanks for the vid! 👍

[wormoSTEEZE]

you have such a calming voice. just what I needed today. thanks, and great video.

[chickensendies]

Very good video with great info here!!!

[AdrenalineIsLife]

I like to think of a wheelset as an investment more than just a mere purchase. It's not uncommon for people to buy a good wheelset and carry it over from bike to bike. Having the ability to change from thru axle to QR and vice versa just sweetens the deal.

[GuyonaMoose]

thankyou for this video. i bought a new rig with 10x141qr. now that i know a bit more wish I would have bought a thru axle model. oh well it still rips:) thanks for the great explanation

[saulfmoran]

Your intro is exactly my situation lol. I own an entry level bike, just ordered wheel upgrades. Old bike comes with quick release and new wheels are they axle

[davemc]

Man now I have more understanding of those axles, qr and thru axle.
Trying to change from 29 to 27.5 wheels front I can change fork and all hopefully bearings are same size but rear is going to be problem
Thanks for good video

[shwndh]

Very nice. I actually had an old 135mm rear hub that had a solid, qr axle. It was a Novatec hub and I wondered why there were not more wheels set up like that. Probably weight.

[hawker]

Great video! This was exactly my train of thought when I bought my budget bike… it has potential over time. I was a bit shocked by the rear hub cost for the brands you mentioned. I know you get what you pay for. Any other brands you know of that offer 148 to 141 QR kits? Thx again for the awesome content.

[jasonrichmond]

I did this exact upgrade to my Giant Fathom. I used Bontrager Line 30 Comp wheels. Got a better engagement hub with 108 POE. Boost wheels converted to 141 via endcaps.

[jesrobles]

I have a 2023 marin trail 3 and was hoping convert the QR as well. What adopter is needed? If u have time to direct me. Hope to attempt this very soon. Thanks for the content you create for us to enjoy and learn.

[JohnKatiku]

You have earaned my Like and Sub. thank you Sir.

[carterstraub]

What adapter did you use for the rear hub? I have an xtrada and want to upgrade wheels but i need an adapter because the wheels are thru axle but xtrada is quick release. Which adapter did you use?

[nighttime]

Thanks for the vid! I'm rebuilding my old Merida hardtail, and when choosing a fork I realized that there's almost no tapered forks available with quick release option. They all come with thru axle, so I'm about to convert my front wheel to support that option.

[danortiz]

I have the newer version of this bike I find that the rear hub is very unresponsive significant amount of travel before engaging almost feels like it's slipping. This is exactly the upgrade I was hoping for I'm kind of new to all this any suggestions as far as a wheel set or a hub that would fit this factory setup? Or if you have the time maybe a parts list for this upgrade. Thanks again great content

[KedsBilaya]

Is this only for polygon bikes?? If not can i have the link for this product please please please and thank you

[sporkcrx]

Great vid, I have a trek Roscoe that I’d love to replace the rear hub and I’m trying to find a cheaper hub than hope etc

[KedsBilaya]

Is your frame dropouts is thru axle pr quick release??