Can a QR CK hub be coverted to 20mm?

You can convert the 20 to a 24, but not the classic to a 20...

classic implies non-disc, so just to reiterate your point, QR cannot be converted to a 20mm, different axle gap in the shell. QR ISO shares the axle with the classic hub. And yes, 20mm can use the 24mm axle.

_MK

JRM,

How it going man? I ran into the same problem when I got a Pike for my 575. Ended up getting a Hugi Freeride, which can be converted from QR to 20mm. Hope also makes a hub that can be converted. What new fork are you getting that needs a 20mm axle?

Rode that trail you and I rode from the top of Mt. Wilson years ago. [email protected] that thing is fun. That was back when you had that black Heckler and Tacoma.

BTW Where are you living these days? I remember seeing a post a while back that you might be moving to SLO.

MK_ said:

classic implies non-disc, so just to reiterate your point, QR cannot be converted to a 20mm, different axle gap in the shell. QR ISO shares the axle with the classic hub. And yes, 20mm can use the 24mm axle.

_MK

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I guess I was thinking of my own setup, thanks for the clarification.

Final nail...

jrm said:

without doing anything to the hub shell?

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You couldn't do it even with a new hubshell. The 20mm hub bearings are much bigger than on the ISO/Classic. You're looking at a new hub to go to 20mm.

This might be a dumb question (but one I've been meaning to ask) but can you convert a king "classic" front to a disc hub ? If so does anyone know how much the conversion costs ?

(Tom) said:

This might be a dumb question (but one I've been meaning to ask) but can you convert a king "classic" front to a disc hub ? If so does anyone know how much the conversion costs ?

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You can by swapping the classic shell to a ISO shell. Cost is something in the neighborhood of $60 or $80. Contact King, they'll gladly let you know. You can make a salt shaker out of the old shell, King might sell you the plugs as well

_MK

(Tom) said:

This might be a dumb question (but one I've been meaning to ask) but can you convert a king "classic" front to a disc hub ? If so does anyone know how much the conversion costs ?

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It's closer to ninety something for the hubshell alone plus labor to replace. The rear you just need to change the hubshell but the front needs a new axel and axel caps which adds quite a bit to the deal. Go see you favorite King dealer for details. You'll have to go through them anyway since King quit dealing direct.

Is there a stiffer/more robust option over a standard quick release or bolt-on skewers for standard Chris King ISO hubs?

I know they have a fun-bolts option for the rear, but is there anything for the front?

dulyebr said:

Is there a stiffer/more robust option over a standard quick release or bolt-on skewers for standard Chris King ISO hubs?

I know they have a fun-bolts option for the rear, but is there anything for the front?

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20mm

I've read about some people using BMX bolt axles instead of skewers on Shimano Deore hubs. Is this possible with Chris King ISO's?

I've had good luck with the specialized "stout" hub in the front, fits any size dropout, & axle size is the same all the way through the QR to the nut @ the other end. They feel stiffer to me, anyhow.

dulyebr said:

I've read about some people using BMX bolt axles instead of skewers on Shimano Deore hubs. Is this possible with Chris King ISO's?

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nup. though you could use a steel non-QR allen bolt skewer to stiffen things up a bit. i've done that in tha past. seemed to make a difference, or maybe it's just in my head. not 20mm stiff, but moreso than a standard QR.

http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/COMPHUSKWNQR/QR8000