Why can't I find a quick release axle nut...

[Fourelms]

You know, as used on solid axles since usurping the humble wing nut axle nut, nut with folding handle .....searched the t'internet and no luck....do they have a proper name or something?

Thanks guys

 

[Cycleops]

Sorry, bit confused. Do you mean quick release skewers? Only you talk about using them on solid axles, the axles need to be drilled of course.

 

[Fourelms]

Sorry, bit confused. Do you mean quick release skewers? Only you talk about using them on solid axles, the axles need to be drilled of course.

Yes, but no, but yes... 😉 found on low end bikes.

Like on this front axle.....solid axle, with nut that has a folding handle, hard to describe but we all know what they are

 

[Fourelms]

 

[I like Skol]

That appears to be a standard cheapy quick release? Not a great picture but the shape of the handle just screams Q/R.

 

[midlife]

Looks like a normal QR to me on my iPhone

 

[Fourelms]

That's correct guys.....but can't find any on Fleabay etc....quite strange, could be me of course

Maybe a trip to Maggets in the morning.

 

[I like Skol]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Shimano-Quick-Release-Skewers/177825/bn_7023597451

 

[C R]

That's correct guys.....but can't find any on Fleabay etc....quite strange, could be me of course

Maybe a trip to Maggets in the morning.

You need to search for quick release skewers.

ETA Beaten by @I like Skol great minds and all that.

 

[Fourelms]

Skewers are for hollow axles though, unless I've missed something?

 

[C R]

Skewers are for hollow axles though, unless I've missed something?

The photo you put looks very much like a qr skewer, unless I've missed something. Can you show it with the "nut" removed?

 

[Gunk]

I’ve got loads of spares, send me a PM and I’m sure I can dig something out for you.

 

[Fourelms]

Many thanks Gunk

 

[Fourelms]

A better picture

 

[andrew_s]

That's a standard QR skewer.
A proper one: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/hub-spares/shimano-ultegra-hb6600-quick-release-skewer-100mm-y26a98010/
A cheap one: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/hub-spares/formula-front-skewer-with-blue-lever-blade/

With rim brakes, a cheap one is fine. You need a proper one for a front disc brake wheel.
You've got to get the correct length: 100 mm front wheel, 135 mm MTB rear.

Normally you get the whole thing; your local bike shop should have plenty.
If you just want the adjuster nut for the non-lever end, it's probably eBay from China, unless the LBS has a few old ones knocking about.