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[Closed] Hope bulb conversion ?

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Can you run a bulb with a fifteen mm bolt through ?


 
Posted : 17/05/2016 9:32 pm
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Short answer: No.

Long answer: Yes, but you'll need to find a machine shop to run you up a pairof adapters.

The Bulb will take either 100x9mm QR or 110x20mm bolt through, so there is room for 100x15mm.


 
Posted : 17/05/2016 9:44 pm
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Yes, you can machine down the Pro II adaptors to fit.
I posted a how to with pics when I did it. I'll just find the link....
Here you go [url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/making-15mm-axle-adaptors-for-a-hope-bulb-hub-with-pics ]linky[/url]


 
Posted : 17/05/2016 9:54 pm
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I thank you 😀


 
Posted : 18/05/2016 12:31 am
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Yes, I am runnning one currently.
The info from Ajantom is spot on


 
Posted : 18/05/2016 5:58 am
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they're right, you know. I machined mine down too - with a junior hacksaw 😳


 
Posted : 18/05/2016 6:38 am

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