slotted axles??

[seth399]

ey guys, dumb question here. I need a new rear wheel so I can get a sun set cheap with 14mm SLOTTED axles. Is slotted bad? or any weaker than the round? why would you want/need slotted and can I run them on my DK? thanks, im stupid

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Originally posted by seth399
ey guys, dumb question here. I need a new rear wheel so I can get a sun set cheap with 14mm SLOTTED axles. Is slotted bad? or any weaker than the round? why would you want/need slotted and can I run them on my DK? thanks, im stupid


I'm no BMX'r, but are they slotted so that they don't twist in the dropout?

[bomberz1qr20]

As far as I can remember, it's so the axle can be wider yet still fit in the dropout.

That said, if you are talking about getting the Sun SUV wheelset, a friend of mine toasted the hubs on those pretty quick on a set he had a couple years ago. He is a real light/ smooth rider too. Maybe the newer wheels are better.

Good luck.

[steve]

Slotted axles are for bikes with 3/8 dropouts to run 14mm axles. They are a pain in the ass and are not as strong. I bent my slotted axles in like 2 weeks. Solid 14mm axles, if they will fit on your bike, are the much better way to go. They also are a pain to thread the bolt on and have a tendency to strip out very easily.

<Edit> To answer your question, you can run them on 14mm dropouts. Just make sure you keep the slotted part perpendicular to the dropout or there will be a tendency of having your axle slip. Keep those nuts tight.

[ATXjimATX]

and... depending on your frame -- a lot of good BMx shops'll machine out your dropouts from 3/8 to 14mil for ya ........ can cause warranty issues with some companies, tho.........

[seth399]

ah screw it. IM goin with 14mm solids. i have 14mm dropouts front/rear. Thanks for the info, i do grind so I dont wanna run into trouble