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I bought a conversion kit for my Hope Pro II to convert from QR to 9mm thru axle. So far, the cheapest bolt I've been able to find is:

http://www.balleracing.com/Hadley/HadleyF9mmAxle.htm

but I love the design from Superstar Components:

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=32&products_id=286

but they don't ship to the US. And $50 for a DT Swiss RWS, sounds steep. Would this work instead:
9mm thru-axle skewer for Saris Bike Racks

Thoughts?
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alexkraemer said:
Would this work instead:
9mm thru-axle skewer for Saris Bike Racks

Thoughts?
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It very likely would
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alex_k
Hadley is the stiffest solution... that's why you probably want to convert your hub.

alexkraemer said:
but I love the design from Superstar Components:

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=32&products_id=286
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This is the worst one
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alex_k said:
This is the worst one
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What have you heard about the Superstar skewer?
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it looks like one i have


QR is still QR and I can tell difference between this QR an DT RWS bolt - almost no disk brake rubbing while cornering.

PS it is not bad, just not good as a solid bolt
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another one for $20

https://www.transitionbikes.com/Store/Detail.cfm?Token={ts_2010-01-16_09:41:05}-16185391&P=1717
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The Hadley only needs one 6mm Allen

The Hadley 9mm bolt only needs one 6mm Allen (hex key wrench) to install and remove, the nut on one side has a tab that fits in the fork dropout to keep it from spinning.
Erik,
Balle Racing
www.balleracing.com
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Awesome! I just picked up the skewer, but I'll pick up a Balle Racing soon to compare the two. Thanks for the links and the info.
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