Nukeproof Thru Axle Rear 12mmThis 12mm thru-axle is designed as a direct replacement for riders who want a durable and dependable upgrade for their old standard thru-axle on their mountain bike (MTB). It's equipped with a high-quality 7075 aluminium build, which makes it not only lightweight but also very strong and durable on your mountain bike adventures. This makes it a great choice of upgrade for riders who need to replace a damaged or lost stock axle from their frame.The axle has a washer which helps to reduce pressure on the frame dropouts and transfers some of the tightening torque to the clamping load. This also helps to increase stiffness and prevent the axle from getting stuck when you want to remove it.Nukeproof have created a printable guide that you can use to measure your old axle against and check the exact dimensions to ensure you are selecting the correct axle. It can be downloaded hereAll axles are a 6mm hex on the non-drive side and have a backup hex on the drive-side allowing the axle to be tightened and loosened from either side of the bike.Always apply a small amount of grease to the axle and threads when installing your axle.   Diameter  Axle Length Thread Pitch Thread Pitch Rear 12mm 164mm 1.5 13mm Rear 12mm 170mm 1.5 13mm Rear 12mm 174mm 1.75 20mm Rear 12mm 175mm 1.5 12mm Rear 12mm 180mm 1.75 20mm Rear 12mm 180mm 1 13mm Rear 12mm 181mm 1.5 20mm Features: Material: AL7075 Aluminium CNC Precision engineered Hollow for weight saving Non-driveside 6mm Hex head with a backup driveside Hex for easy fitting & removalBuy Nukeproof Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.