Couldn’t GD keep the current design but have the machine shop that is producing the parts mill out 6 semi circular channels in both the 30mm spacer and wheel side qr?
That way you don’t have to re spec completely new parts and instead, you just specify the additional machining steps that you would like added.
Am I way off in my thinking?
I was thinking of this too, but then the community will still complain that the threads in the adapter plate is a problem…I will tomorrow discuss a few ideas with Tero when we meet up.
That is a good point.
I suppose I’m only thinking of those people like myself that want to mount their wheel from the rear and have no need for threading in the adapter.
I’m sure you guys will thrash out some good ideas in the meeting. Good luck!
I agree that it’s probably better just to make the plate support using normal nuts for front side mounting. The 30 mm spacer shall be modified to allow screws extending aside of it without collision of oversized screws. Next revision is under design.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
I’ve been thinking of that choice too, but then the “star shape” is not possible. It may be required for some wheels.
I think star-shape is not needed at all, as long as you don’t go to big on dia of disk.
If you didn’t add your vote to the poll in the main discussion thread, you might want to.
I just checked and 79% are in favour of a star shaped adapter as it stands.
Ha, all good, meeting with Tero, we are discussing a few options here, star-shape might remain…but just designed a bit differently to cater for both mounting-styles.
New version. Simple and beautiful?
- star shape
- front side mounting
- back side mounting
What do you think guys?
BR Tero
Looks good to me.
Is the 70mm side a separate adapter that bolts to the QR?
So the existing QR stats as is?
The quick release part (black one in picture) is unchanged. Only 30 mm spacer and 70 mm plate are modified.
Sounds good.
Nice job!
hello, I wanted to ask you for those who have just ordered the cube2 … will you directly receive this new spacer or will you receive the initial one and then receive the new one in the future?
thanks for everything
As I was walking the Doggy for his 6am outing I was rolling the new design around in my head.
Is the turned down (recessed ) portion of the new adapter a sufficient length to allow a standard hex key for 5mm bolt to be used for tightening the screws if inserting the screws to the back side of a wheel?
My thoughts also … works perfectly
Looks good, Tero.
@Joe makes a good point though. We will need enough access to get an Allen wrench in if we are mounting our wheels from the backside.
I think allen key would fit there. However, it’s not required as it’s possible to assemble the whole stack “in order” where no other parts overlap.
Just measure the length of an Allen key wrench and head of the bolt to make sure it will fit. It looks like you could extend the recess further if needed.
You have to be able to turn the wrench, or use the ball end which is harder to get things tight enough. 