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Experience superior performance and reliability with the Wheels Manufacturing Rear 12mm Thru-axle, engineered to enhance your ride. Crafted from high-grade 7075 aluminum, this thru-axle offers exceptional stiffness and durability while maintaining a lightweight profile. Its hard anodized finish ensures long-lasting protection against wear, making it an ideal upgrade or replacement for your bike’s existing axle.
Designed and tested in the challenging terrains of Colorado, this thru-axle features a unique captive rotating washer that dramatically reduces friction during installation. This innovation protects your bike’s frame and fork dropouts from damage and ensures a precise, snug fit every time. The dual 5mm hex interfaces on both ends allow for effortless installation and removal, streamlining your maintenance process.
With a 166mm length and a 1.0mm thread pitch, this axle is compatible with a wide variety of bike models, providing versatility and peace of mind. The low-profile design minimizes snag points and contributes to a sleek, clean appearance, perfect for riders who value both function and style. Explore Wheels Manufacturing’s range of components and accessories to complement your setup and personalize your bike with thru-axle caps for added protection and style.
How do I know if this thru-axle fits my bike?
Use the Wheels Manufacturing thru-axle identification guide to match the axle diameter, length, and thread pitch with your bike’s specifications. This axle measures 12mm in diameter with a 166mm length and 1.0mm thread pitch, fitting many common rear dropouts.
Can I install this axle without specialized tools?
Yes, both ends of the axle feature a 5mm hex interface, allowing easy installation and removal with a standard hex key.
Stock Status Instock - Instore - Item Usually shipped or available for shop collection, within 48 hours (Mon-Fri)
Instock - Supplier Warehouse - Item is held in Suppliers Warehouse, Depending on the the supplier transfer time can vary from 24 Hours to 14 Days for item held in European warehouse.
(over festive periods some suppliers shut from 24th Dec-2nd Jan so orders can be delayed through this period.)
Brands held in European website include Trek, Bontrager, Electra, Wahoo, Rapha. For up-to-date transfer times please call customer services on +44 (0)1782 768622
Most out products are shipped by FedEx, providing unprecedented reliability and speed. Lightweight Spares below £25.00 value have a Royal Mail postage option, which is sent via Tracked 48 service. - £2.99
Shipping on all Domestic Orders over £50.00 (excluding bikes and home trainers) for delivery within the UK is completely FREE!
Bike and Home Trainers and oversize Goods £15.00 - FedEx
White Glove Bike Delivery - our white glove option has your bike personally delivered to you by a fully trained Mechanic and Bike fitter - £99.99
(Certain bikes will only have this option such as Cargo Bikes)
To Qualify for FREE Shipping:
In some cases, we may ship items out with another courier, depending on the status and availability of items ordered. (Customers will not be charged more and will be refunded any unused postage cost) If part of an order is cancelled and the total drops below the £50.00 free postage, a postage charge may be taken.
Delivery costs will be clearly stated on the checkout page, though you will need to register (to provide your delivery address) in order to see the delivery costs.
If you have any questions about delivery charges, times or none delivery please do not hesitate to get in touch by email:store@swinnertoncycles.co.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1782 768622. Handling is normally 48 hours, but at busy periods this may be extended but we will endeavor to process your order within 5 working days. Please bear in mind in some cases orders can take longer to process, please contact us for more details.
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.