100 to 110 front wheel hub adapter question

Sucker Punch · Aug 25, 2024

There are several kits available to adapt a 100mm front wheel to a boost fork. Basically, two 5mm spacers to fill the gap. They seem to work just fine, with the only real pain being they aren't captive and are tough to align when you install the front wheel. Plus, they are easy to lose when removing the wheel as they can pop out and wander. Which got me thinking.

This is mainly a question for any welders out there. How tricky would it be to tack weld these 5mm spacers to the end caps? Is this even feasible? Could JB Weld bond the pieces together enough to maintain a solid connection?

Jayem · Aug 25, 2024

I just don't care. I use the boost adapters on 2 bikes and it takes an extra 5s when putting the wheel on or off. IMO, you don't want this solid, you are using it as a spacer and in compression. Once you weld it, it's forced to be a structural part in torsion too. This is fine for end-caps designed for this, but just tack-welding on something is going to be a myriad of problems. This aluminum is thin, it's got anodization, you will warp the structure of the hub by introducing heat like that-next to bearing seats, and so on.

If you want a better adapter, MRP makes a cool one that eliminates the brake spacers. You still use the hub spacers, but one less thing.

teleken · Aug 25, 2024

Better Boost Hub Conversion Kits

Convert your 15x100mm non-boost hubs to 15x110mm Boost standard so you can upgrade your fork without having to purchase a new wheel. Models available for DT-Swiss, Stans, Industry Nine, Hope & Chris King.

mrpbike.com

Requires a tool to install (I was able to use an old plastic tube but it wasn't super easy) but it'll never fall out.

BunniBoi · Aug 25, 2024

Clean hubs.

Tack spacers on with a bit of superglue.

Profit.

palerider · Aug 25, 2024

I use a thin piece of double sided tape, cut the excess off with exacto knife. The pressure from the quick release holds them on good enough to remove the wheel CAREFULLY without them falling off.

Baz113 · Aug 25, 2024

I have a brand new better boost Mrp kit $15 shipped to the US if you want it.

Sucker Punch · Aug 25, 2024

Baz113 said:
I have a brand new better boost Mrp kit $15 shipped to the US if you want it.

I appreciate it. But I'm waiting on the wheels to arrive (Elite Wheels). I've got another DT Swiss wheelset. If the end caps from that front wheel fit in the new wheel, then I'm guessing any DT Swiss end caps would work. In which case, I'll take you up on your offer.

Sucker Punch · Aug 26, 2024

Jayem said:
I just don't care. I use the boost adapters on 2 bikes and it takes an extra 5s when putting the wheel on or off. IMO, you don't want this solid, you are using it as a spacer and in compression. Once you weld it, it's forced to be a structural part in torsion too. This is fine for end-caps designed for this, but just tack-welding on something is going to be a myriad of problems. This aluminum is thin, it's got anodization, you will warp the structure of the hub by introducing heat like that-next to bearing seats, and so on.

If you want a better adapter, MRP makes a cool one that eliminates the brake spacers. You still use the hub spacers, but one less thing.

I agree, it's not that big a deal, but I take my front wheel off a lot transporting it in my van (front fork goes in a mount). So it's just a matter of convenience.

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