How to use the Bontrager Switch Thru Axle
The Bontrager Switch Thru Axle can be installed or removed with the Switch lever (sold separately) or with any 6mm hex tool. Watch the video to see how it works.
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Learn more| Size | Rear, 165mm | Rear, 171.5mm | Rear, 174.5mm | Rear, 174mm | Rear, 180.5mm | Rear, 180mm | Rear, 184mm | Rear, 192mm | Rear, 194mm | Rear, 198.5mm | Rear, 207.6mm | Rear, 223mm | Rear, 229.5mm |
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| FT/RR/PR | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Length | 165mm | 171.5mm | 174.5mm | 174mm | 180.5mm | 180mm | 184mm | 192mm | 194mm | 198.5mm | 207.6mm | 223mm | 229.5mm |
| Axle diameter | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm |
| Hub width | 142mm | 148mm | 142mm | 148mm | 148mm | 148mm | 148mm | 142mm | 157mm | 148mm | 157mm | 197mm | 197mm |
| Attachment | Thru Axle | Thru Axle | Thru Axle | Thru Axle | Thru Axle | Thru Axle | Thru Axle | Thru Axle | Thru Axle | Thru Axle | Thru Axle | Thru Axle | Thru Axle |
| Thru axle threading | M12 x 1.75 | M12 x 1.75 | M12 x 1.75 | M12 x 1.0 | M12 x 1.75 | M12 x 1.0 | M12 x 1.0 | M12 x 1.75 | M12 x 1.0 | M12 x 1.75 | M12 x 1.75 | M12 x 1.0 | M12 x 1.75 |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |