{"product_id":"hotcheck-x-tiparts-titanium-thru-axle-specialized-sl9-sl8","title":"HotCheck x TiParts Titanium Thru Axle | Specialized SL9\/SL8","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-grade Titanium | Polished Finish | 33g only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with specialised-grade titanium alloy sourced from one of the leading aerospace-grade titanium manufacturers in the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing in at a fraction of the weight of a regular thru-axle, this piece adds extra bling to your ride without compromising toughness and durability due to specialised titanium alloys that provide excellent yield strength and fatigue resistance.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe axle has a native 8mm hex drive, and an 8 to 6 adapter is fitted at the factory. That lets you use a standard 6mm hex key day to day, or remove the adapter and use an 8mm key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e--------------------------\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS-grade titanium alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecialized SL8 and SL9, front and rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAxle standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThru axle, 1.0 pitch thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTool drive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm hex (native), 6mm hex with the supplied 8 to 6 adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended torque\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTightening direction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClockwise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad and gravel on paved surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e--------------------------\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Specialized Tarmac SL9 and SL8 only. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame and fork must use a 1.0 pitch thread. Forcing the axle into a frame with different thread pitch can damage the parts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x front titanium thru-axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x rear titanium thru-axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x titanium thru axle washers for Specialized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x titanium 8mm to 6mm tool adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x rubber seal rings to stop washers falling off when the axle is removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation and Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese axles hold your wheels in the frame. Incorrect installation can cause the wheel to come loose, damage the parts or cause failure, so we recommend installation and setup by a qualified mechanic with proper tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor everyday use, use a 6mm hex key with the fitted adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor an 8mm key, push the adapter out from the thread end with a cylindrical object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a suitable amount of grease to the axle thread, such as Shimano grease. Interface grease is not recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten clockwise to 10 N·m with a torque wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter installing, re-check torque, check the wheel for play, spin the front and rear wheels, and test the brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread the axle back into the frame or fork each time you remove a wheel, so it does not get lost, and always check the torque when you refit it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter any crash that hits the frame or rear wheel, inspect the axle fully even if it looks undamaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf anything feels wrong during first installation or use, stop immediately and contact your place of purchase or Hotcheck customer service. Do not force the parts on or off, and do not keep using the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for:\u003c\/strong\u003e downhill, enduro, dirt jumps, freeride, e-bike conversions, or any use beyond road and gravel on paved surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tipartstitanium.com\/collections\/hot-check\" title=\"TiParts HotCheck Collection\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eView the HotCheck Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tipartstitanium.com\/collections\/titanium-thru-axle\" title=\"TiParts Titanium Thru Axle Collection\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eView other Thru-Axles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HotCheck","offers":[{"title":"For Specialized SL9\/SL8 1set","offer_id":67674823098668,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/3503\/1340\/files\/HotcheckThruAxleSpecializedPackaging2.jpg?v=1793006419","url":"https:\/\/tipartstitanium.com\/products\/hotcheck-x-tiparts-titanium-thru-axle-specialized-sl9-sl8","provider":"Ti-Parts Titanium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}