[dylan s]

Are there any other axles you can run on bikes that use maxles? Rear end is 150x20. Obviously there are no pinch bolts to keep it tight.

Any suggestions?

 

[HardtailHack]

They are 150x12mm sorry can't remember the thread pitch, I use a steel bolt in my Corsair frame, it's so heavy you can't notice a difference. My Nicolai came with a really well made bolt that has a relief between the thread and the plain shank which is needed on an alloy bolt. I think Superstar or someone similar made one.

 

[BigBoi]

Are there any other axles you can run on bikes that use maxles? Rear end is 150x20. Obviously there are no pinch bolts to keep it tight.

Any suggestions?

I wish I knew of an alternative.
My Maxle Lite is made of porcelain or something. I just broke my 2nd one by overtightening it.

 

[HardtailHack]

Hahaha you are doing well to break two just doing them up, you don't need to do them up very tight if it is set up correctly.

 

[Jim Mac]

FTW had some aluminum axles made for his FB-10's. They were originally set up for Maxles, so they're the same thread pitch and 150X12. Maybe contact him to see if he has any more?

 

[BigBoi]

Hahaha you are doing well to break two just doing them up, you don't need to do them up very tight if it is set up correctly.

By overtightening, I mean tightening so that the lever doesn't rattle while I ride.

I would rather have a thru axle. It's not like I'm changing flats half way down a run.

The things aren't cheap either.