Re: [CR]Axles in tension?

(Example: Framebuilders:Bernard Carré)

From: <NortonMarg@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 15:06:07 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR]Axles in tension?
To: REClassicBikes@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 4/30/02 12:51:08 AM Pacific Daylight Time, REClassicBikes@aol.com writes:

<< just a thought, a list member put forward the theory that a solid steel axle
   in tension would be difficult to break. Is a solid axle in tension? The bit
   between the track nuts and the lock nut, i.e., either side of the drop out, will
   be in tension, but will the track nuts apply any tension to the rest of the
   axle, which is usually the bit that breaks? >> Now that you mention it, a solid nutted axle is probably neutral in the section between the cones. A QR axle is under compression as well as being hollow. I think the compression doesn't do it any favors regarding resisting being bent. It would be interesting to hear of anyone who has used hollow nutted axles on a 6 or 7 speed set up. Stevan Thomas Alameda, CA