Thread: Can a hub that is set up for non-quick release be switched to quick release easily?

I have a pair of Cyclepro mountain bike wheels that have the old school department store type nut and threaded skewers and not the quick release. Short of a new hub and rebuilding the wheels is there any easy way to convert these over to work on quick release?

Yes, get new axles and QR's. That's it, really.
(BTW, whatever you have has axles and nuts, and not skewers)

You will figure it out, it is simple shit. (Go to a bike shop and bro down)

Originally Posted by rideit

Yes, get new axles and QR's. That's it, really.
(BTW, whatever you have has axles and nuts, and not skewers)

You will figure it out, it is simple shit. (Go to a bike shop and bro down)

Yes, thank you I mixed up the quick release skewers with the name I could not think of - threaded axles.

Old school oversized butterfly nuts can still be found or else made.

Having never done it before, take this with a grain of salt. Like rideit said, get new hollow axles--I assume they would be the same OD as the ones in there and need to have the same TPI/whatever as the old axles so your cones with thread on. Youll have to rebuild the hubs which may or may not be a pain on older/low-end parts. Back in the day I tried rebuilding my Nasbar hubs on numerous occasions and could never get the cones to sit just right on the bearings--never could get those darned things perfect.

Theoretically, it's very simple.

But in real life it's just one of those things that just never works out that easily. More of a pain than it's worth, and the time and money spent doesn't justify the result.

Just buy a cheap pair of new QR wheels. Your LBS should have some take offs or be able to get some for you for $50 or so.

Originally Posted by BLOOD SWEAT STEEL

it's just one of those things that just never works out that easily. More of a pain than it's worth

Yeah yeah, thats what I was trying to say!

Personally, I think it is easier than patching a tube.

Those glueless patch kits confound the heck out of me, too.

Originally Posted by rideit

Personally, I think it is easier than patching a tube.

I don't think I've patched a tube in 6 years. Freshy!

I'm with BSS on this one. He's gonna need cone wrenches, axle vice, vice....w/out this stuff you will drive yourself carazy.

To answer the OP question....it can be done, but I don't think its nec. easy for someone who is not a bike mech. to do at home.

Fair nuff'...I guess wrenching as a pro for 20 years has warped my judgement!

To witness, I don't change my own motor oil.

There ya' go.

Get a new wheelset. You can get a decent set for $300. No headaches and you will have better wheels than the ones you speak of.