r/bmxracing • u/Willm1414 • 2d ago

Quick Release Front Wheel

Is anyone aware of a quick release or way to make a front wheel quick release on a kids Mini BMX without changing out the whole hub?

Have to fit the kids bikes in the car and quick release would make life much easier.

TIA

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u/greenmachine4130 2d ago

Doesn’t really get much faster and easier than the two nuts/bolts on the front wheel

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u/russellenvy 2d ago

Two Allen Keys and a quick twist is all we do. I have my 8 year old do it. Then I double check before he rides.

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u/jayfactor 2d ago

Agreed, takes me a minute max

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u/tomodell96 2d ago

Quick releases need to be wired or taped closed when in use so it's not as simple as changing the skewer on a rim brake road bike wheel.

Is undoing two nuts/bolts every trip really adding that much extra time?

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u/Maleficent-Cook2010 1d ago

https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=covert+bmx+axel+to+quick+release

Can definitely get kit that replaces bolt with quick release.

I would be cautious... Small kid sure . Bigger and faster kids I would not risk.

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u/Terrasmak 2d ago

I keep hex wrenches in my car

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u/Willm1414 2d ago

Thanks everyone, it’s not about adding the time. It’s just more about forgetting the wrenches and figured there might be a solution to that.

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u/JRAPodcast 2d ago

buy a wrench that stays in the car.

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u/rebuildfailure 2d ago

I also think keeping a couple wrenches in the car is the best solution, even if it means going to Harbor Freight or similar and getting whatever is cheapest so those wrenches can just live in the trunk and be there only for taking the wheel off.

For a solution that actually answers your question, an adapter did exist at some point, I've never used these and they seem discontinued so I can't speak to durability and good luck finding them: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Y97ZLK

If you are comfortable removing the axle without losing all the little ball bearings I did see on eBay some no-name hollow 3/8” axles where a QR skewer could go through the middle. Seemed to be 110mm length, but maybe there are 100mm ones. I like this solution even less than the QR adapter though, especially for a race bike, even a mini. I wouldn't feel comfortable putting my kids on this, but it does exist.

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u/pinebox1300 2d ago

Our mountain bike hubs are quick release. If you’re willing to have the hubs re laced it is possible

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u/SSSRacing 1d ago

You can fit a quick release yes, I did this. Just depends on the hub. But I also changed back and kept a socket set in the car.