So I got some brand new KHE Alchemy pegs and Eastern axle nuts to replace the beaten up and rusty SNAFU pegs and hardware that was on the bike when I bought it.
The front hub is a KHE Geisha and the axle is 3/8" - the pegs are 14mm and the axle nuts have a lip that fits really snug inside the peg washer to step it down to 3/8".
I had some problems with the front wheel shifting with the pegs that were on there when I bought the bike, but it seems to be way worse with the Alchemy pegs.
After riding for a few minutes I can hear the rim rubbing the brake pad and the wheel is off center from the fork. I only get like 6 shots at something before the wheel shifts to the point where the wheel is angled enough that it's noticeably harder to keep the bike up.
With the peg + washer there's not much axle left on the front stufs, but it seems sufficient to hold. I'm more wondering about the absolute distance from the nut to the fork. Since the Eastern nut is about the same diameter as the washer I tried without the washer and the same thing happened.
Anybody else experienced this? Any ideas on how to get this thing so stay put? I have a feeling going to take off and put back the nuts every few mins isn't helping the longevity of the parts.
Pictures:
1. Hub and stud
2. About how far I think the nut is from the fork when tightened down
3. Various parts at my disposal (the thinner silver 14mm to 3/8" is a little to wide to get in the peg)
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