HotCheck x TiParts Titanium Thru Axle | Specialized SL9/SL8

S-grade Titanium | Polished Finish | 33g only Made with specialised-grade titanium alloy sourced from one of the leading aerospace-grade titanium manufacturers in the world. Coming 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. The 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. -------------------------- Specifications Material S-grade titanium alloy Fits Specialized SL8 and SL9, front and rear Axle standard Thru axle, 1.0 pitch thread Tool drive 8mm hex (native), 6mm hex with the supplied 8 to 6 adapter Recommended torque 10 Nm Tightening direction Clockwise Intended use Road and gravel on paved surfaces -------------------------- Compatibility For Specialized Tarmac SL9 and SL8 only. Frame and fork must use a 1.0 pitch thread. Forcing the axle into a frame with different thread pitch can damage the parts. -------------------------- What's Included 1x front titanium thru-axle 1x rear titanium thru-axle 2x titanium thru axle washers for Specialized 2x titanium 8mm to 6mm tool adapters 2x rubber seal rings to stop washers falling off when the axle is removed. -------------------------- Installation and Care These 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. For everyday use, use a 6mm hex key with the fitted adapter For an 8mm key, push the adapter out from the thread end with a cylindrical object Apply a suitable amount of grease to the axle thread, such as Shimano grease. Interface grease is not recommended Tighten clockwise to 10 N·m with a torque wrench After installing, re-check torque, check the wheel for play, spin the front and rear wheels, and test the brakes Thread 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 After any crash that hits the frame or rear wheel, inspect the axle fully even if it looks undamaged If 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. Not for: downhill, enduro, dirt jumps, freeride, e-bike conversions, or any use beyond road and gravel on paved surfaces. -------------------------- Links View the HotCheck Collection View other Thru-Axles