DT Swiss 240 EXP end cap swapping

NHAero · #1 01-25-2021, 05:31 PM

I ordered a BTLOS wheelset with DT Swiss 240 EXP hubs with 12x100 front, 12x142 rear thru axle set-up. Will I be able to buy end caps to convert to quick release for 100mm front, 135mm rear if I want to run these wheels on another bike?

I've looked at DT Swiss' web site and they talk about 5mm QR, which I have never heard of.

weisan · #2 01-25-2021, 05:43 PM

Yup.

EBay is your friend.

NHAero · #3 01-25-2021, 07:26 PM

What do they mean when they call QR end caps 5mm?

Tim Porter · #4 01-25-2021, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NHAero

What do they mean when they call QR end caps 5mm?

That's the diameter of the hole through which the QR skewer goes.

Mark McM · #5 01-25-2021, 07:44 PM

Yes, 5mm is the size of the skewer/through hole. The actual stub axle diameter is typically 9mm front/10mm rear, although a few will be 9.5mm front & rear.

NHAero · #6 01-25-2021, 08:02 PM

Thanks Tim and Mark, makes sense!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark McM

Yes, 5mm is the size of the skewer/through hole. The actual stub axle diameter is typically 9mm front/10mm rear, although a few will be 9.5mm front & rear.