What is the black plastic circle on wheel axle nut?
I have been seeing a black plastic part on the nuts of the wheels. My bike also has this. I think I have seen this only on old bikes. Does it have a name and purpose?
Some close up:
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asked Aug 27 '18 at 14:59
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I have been seeing a black plastic part on the nuts of the wheels. My bike also has this. I think I have seen this only on old bikes. Does it have a name and purpose?
Some close up:
wheels
asked Aug 27 '18 at 14:59
nimcapnimcap
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Perhaps to be able to unscrew the nuts without having to use a wrench? I'm curious to see some other answers. They also kind of look like the covers that are use when shipping wheels so the axles don't punch through the box but you wouldn't leave those on, and they look a little different. Do you have an up-close picture of them as well?
– Nate W
Aug 27 '18 at 15:27
@NateW if they're plastic I wouldn't think they're durable enough to repeatedly unscrew the nut
– Swifty
Aug 27 '18 at 21:53
@Swifty a valid point
– Nate W
Aug 28 '18 at 14:54
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I have been seeing a black plastic part on the nuts of the wheels. My bike also has this. I think I have seen this only on old bikes. Does it have a name and purpose?
Some close up:
wheels
asked Aug 27 '18 at 14:59
nimcapnimcap
2277
I have been seeing a black plastic part on the nuts of the wheels. My bike also has this. I think I have seen this only on old bikes. Does it have a name and purpose?
Some close up:
wheels
wheels
asked Aug 27 '18 at 14:59
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asked Aug 27 '18 at 14:59
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nimcap
asked Aug 27 '18 at 14:59
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asked Aug 27 '18 at 14:59
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asked Aug 27 '18 at 14:59
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Perhaps to be able to unscrew the nuts without having to use a wrench? I'm curious to see some other answers. They also kind of look like the covers that are use when shipping wheels so the axles don't punch through the box but you wouldn't leave those on, and they look a little different. Do you have an up-close picture of them as well?
– Nate W
Aug 27 '18 at 15:27
@NateW if they're plastic I wouldn't think they're durable enough to repeatedly unscrew the nut
– Swifty
Aug 27 '18 at 21:53
@Swifty a valid point
– Nate W
Aug 28 '18 at 14:54
add a comment |
1
Perhaps to be able to unscrew the nuts without having to use a wrench? I'm curious to see some other answers. They also kind of look like the covers that are use when shipping wheels so the axles don't punch through the box but you wouldn't leave those on, and they look a little different. Do you have an up-close picture of them as well?
– Nate W
Aug 27 '18 at 15:27
@NateW if they're plastic I wouldn't think they're durable enough to repeatedly unscrew the nut
– Swifty
Aug 27 '18 at 21:53
@Swifty a valid point
– Nate W
Aug 28 '18 at 14:54
1
1
Perhaps to be able to unscrew the nuts without having to use a wrench? I'm curious to see some other answers. They also kind of look like the covers that are use when shipping wheels so the axles don't punch through the box but you wouldn't leave those on, and they look a little different. Do you have an up-close picture of them as well?
– Nate W
Aug 27 '18 at 15:27
Perhaps to be able to unscrew the nuts without having to use a wrench? I'm curious to see some other answers. They also kind of look like the covers that are use when shipping wheels so the axles don't punch through the box but you wouldn't leave those on, and they look a little different. Do you have an up-close picture of them as well?
– Nate W
Aug 27 '18 at 15:27
@NateW if they're plastic I wouldn't think they're durable enough to repeatedly unscrew the nut
– Swifty
Aug 27 '18 at 21:53
@NateW if they're plastic I wouldn't think they're durable enough to repeatedly unscrew the nut
– Swifty
Aug 27 '18 at 21:53
@Swifty a valid point
– Nate W
Aug 28 '18 at 14:54
@Swifty a valid point
– Nate W
Aug 28 '18 at 14:54
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Those look like packing pieces used to stop the axle ends from punching through the cardboard box partially assembled bikes are delivered in.
I'd imaging they are being used to stop the axle nuts getting scuffed or scratched.
answered Aug 27 '18 at 15:46
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
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That's exactly what they are. They can be removed and discarded, or they can be saved in case the bike needs to be shipped in the future.
– Carey Gregory
Aug 27 '18 at 17:57
Packing protections. Some might leave them on as a kind of protection, scratching of objects or cuts from edges.
– Carel
Aug 27 '18 at 17:58
Note that some of them replace the quick release skewer so you need to put that skewer back on.
– RoboKaren
Aug 27 '18 at 21:08
1
I am kind of disappointed by the truth, I was expecting it to be so much more after seeing it on many bikes :)
– nimcap
Aug 31 '18 at 13:22
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The flattened black plastic disks are packing covers as the other answer attests. You see these on low-end bikes in a box because ... well.. they come flatpacked in a box.
But some bikes come with decorative nut covers — especially for through-hole, bolted axles. This helps hide the exposed bolt and makes it less likely you’ll scrape your leg against the exposed threads. I see this on ”mom bikes” in Japan where there are hardly any quick releases.
answered Aug 27 '18 at 20:59
RoboKarenRoboKaren
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Do you have a close up shot of the decorative type? I’m apprehensive of googling decorative nut covers ;)
– Swifty
Aug 31 '18 at 17:56
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Those look like packing pieces used to stop the axle ends from punching through the cardboard box partially assembled bikes are delivered in.
I'd imaging they are being used to stop the axle nuts getting scuffed or scratched.
answered Aug 27 '18 at 15:46
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
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That's exactly what they are. They can be removed and discarded, or they can be saved in case the bike needs to be shipped in the future.
– Carey Gregory
Aug 27 '18 at 17:57
Packing protections. Some might leave them on as a kind of protection, scratching of objects or cuts from edges.
– Carel
Aug 27 '18 at 17:58
Note that some of them replace the quick release skewer so you need to put that skewer back on.
– RoboKaren
Aug 27 '18 at 21:08
1
I am kind of disappointed by the truth, I was expecting it to be so much more after seeing it on many bikes :)
– nimcap
Aug 31 '18 at 13:22
add a comment |
Those look like packing pieces used to stop the axle ends from punching through the cardboard box partially assembled bikes are delivered in.
I'd imaging they are being used to stop the axle nuts getting scuffed or scratched.
answered Aug 27 '18 at 15:46
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
35.8k23891
1
That's exactly what they are. They can be removed and discarded, or they can be saved in case the bike needs to be shipped in the future.
– Carey Gregory
Aug 27 '18 at 17:57
Packing protections. Some might leave them on as a kind of protection, scratching of objects or cuts from edges.
– Carel
Aug 27 '18 at 17:58
Note that some of them replace the quick release skewer so you need to put that skewer back on.
– RoboKaren
Aug 27 '18 at 21:08
1
I am kind of disappointed by the truth, I was expecting it to be so much more after seeing it on many bikes :)
– nimcap
Aug 31 '18 at 13:22
add a comment |
Those look like packing pieces used to stop the axle ends from punching through the cardboard box partially assembled bikes are delivered in.
I'd imaging they are being used to stop the axle nuts getting scuffed or scratched.
answered Aug 27 '18 at 15:46
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
35.8k23891
Those look like packing pieces used to stop the axle ends from punching through the cardboard box partially assembled bikes are delivered in.
I'd imaging they are being used to stop the axle nuts getting scuffed or scratched.
answered Aug 27 '18 at 15:46
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
35.8k23891
answered Aug 27 '18 at 15:46
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
35.8k23891
answered Aug 27 '18 at 15:46
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
35.8k23891
answered Aug 27 '18 at 15:46
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That's exactly what they are. They can be removed and discarded, or they can be saved in case the bike needs to be shipped in the future.
– Carey Gregory
Aug 27 '18 at 17:57
Packing protections. Some might leave them on as a kind of protection, scratching of objects or cuts from edges.
– Carel
Aug 27 '18 at 17:58
Note that some of them replace the quick release skewer so you need to put that skewer back on.
– RoboKaren
Aug 27 '18 at 21:08
1
I am kind of disappointed by the truth, I was expecting it to be so much more after seeing it on many bikes :)
– nimcap
Aug 31 '18 at 13:22
add a comment |
1
That's exactly what they are. They can be removed and discarded, or they can be saved in case the bike needs to be shipped in the future.
– Carey Gregory
Aug 27 '18 at 17:57
Packing protections. Some might leave them on as a kind of protection, scratching of objects or cuts from edges.
– Carel
Aug 27 '18 at 17:58
Note that some of them replace the quick release skewer so you need to put that skewer back on.
– RoboKaren
Aug 27 '18 at 21:08
1
I am kind of disappointed by the truth, I was expecting it to be so much more after seeing it on many bikes :)
– nimcap
Aug 31 '18 at 13:22
1
1
That's exactly what they are. They can be removed and discarded, or they can be saved in case the bike needs to be shipped in the future.
– Carey Gregory
Aug 27 '18 at 17:57
That's exactly what they are. They can be removed and discarded, or they can be saved in case the bike needs to be shipped in the future.
– Carey Gregory
Aug 27 '18 at 17:57
Packing protections. Some might leave them on as a kind of protection, scratching of objects or cuts from edges.
– Carel
Aug 27 '18 at 17:58
Packing protections. Some might leave them on as a kind of protection, scratching of objects or cuts from edges.
– Carel
Aug 27 '18 at 17:58
Note that some of them replace the quick release skewer so you need to put that skewer back on.
– RoboKaren
Aug 27 '18 at 21:08
Note that some of them replace the quick release skewer so you need to put that skewer back on.
– RoboKaren
Aug 27 '18 at 21:08
1
1
I am kind of disappointed by the truth, I was expecting it to be so much more after seeing it on many bikes :)
– nimcap
Aug 31 '18 at 13:22
I am kind of disappointed by the truth, I was expecting it to be so much more after seeing it on many bikes :)
– nimcap
Aug 31 '18 at 13:22
add a comment |
The flattened black plastic disks are packing covers as the other answer attests. You see these on low-end bikes in a box because ... well.. they come flatpacked in a box.
But some bikes come with decorative nut covers — especially for through-hole, bolted axles. This helps hide the exposed bolt and makes it less likely you’ll scrape your leg against the exposed threads. I see this on ”mom bikes” in Japan where there are hardly any quick releases.
answered Aug 27 '18 at 20:59
RoboKarenRoboKaren
23.4k856133
1
Do you have a close up shot of the decorative type? I’m apprehensive of googling decorative nut covers ;)
– Swifty
Aug 31 '18 at 17:56
add a comment |
The flattened black plastic disks are packing covers as the other answer attests. You see these on low-end bikes in a box because ... well.. they come flatpacked in a box.
But some bikes come with decorative nut covers — especially for through-hole, bolted axles. This helps hide the exposed bolt and makes it less likely you’ll scrape your leg against the exposed threads. I see this on ”mom bikes” in Japan where there are hardly any quick releases.
answered Aug 27 '18 at 20:59
RoboKarenRoboKaren
23.4k856133
1
Do you have a close up shot of the decorative type? I’m apprehensive of googling decorative nut covers ;)
– Swifty
Aug 31 '18 at 17:56
add a comment |
The flattened black plastic disks are packing covers as the other answer attests. You see these on low-end bikes in a box because ... well.. they come flatpacked in a box.
But some bikes come with decorative nut covers — especially for through-hole, bolted axles. This helps hide the exposed bolt and makes it less likely you’ll scrape your leg against the exposed threads. I see this on ”mom bikes” in Japan where there are hardly any quick releases.
answered Aug 27 '18 at 20:59
RoboKarenRoboKaren
23.4k856133
The flattened black plastic disks are packing covers as the other answer attests. You see these on low-end bikes in a box because ... well.. they come flatpacked in a box.
But some bikes come with decorative nut covers — especially for through-hole, bolted axles. This helps hide the exposed bolt and makes it less likely you’ll scrape your leg against the exposed threads. I see this on ”mom bikes” in Japan where there are hardly any quick releases.
answered Aug 27 '18 at 20:59
RoboKarenRoboKaren
23.4k856133
edited Aug 31 '18 at 16:04
answered Aug 27 '18 at 20:59
RoboKarenRoboKaren
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answered Aug 27 '18 at 20:59
RoboKarenRoboKaren
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answered Aug 27 '18 at 20:59
RoboKarenRoboKaren
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Do you have a close up shot of the decorative type? I’m apprehensive of googling decorative nut covers ;)
– Swifty
Aug 31 '18 at 17:56
add a comment |
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Do you have a close up shot of the decorative type? I’m apprehensive of googling decorative nut covers ;)
– Swifty
Aug 31 '18 at 17:56
1
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Do you have a close up shot of the decorative type? I’m apprehensive of googling decorative nut covers ;)
– Swifty
Aug 31 '18 at 17:56
Do you have a close up shot of the decorative type? I’m apprehensive of googling decorative nut covers ;)
– Swifty
Aug 31 '18 at 17:56
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Perhaps to be able to unscrew the nuts without having to use a wrench? I'm curious to see some other answers. They also kind of look like the covers that are use when shipping wheels so the axles don't punch through the box but you wouldn't leave those on, and they look a little different. Do you have an up-close picture of them as well?
– Nate W
Aug 27 '18 at 15:27
@NateW if they're plastic I wouldn't think they're durable enough to repeatedly unscrew the nut
– Swifty
Aug 27 '18 at 21:53
@Swifty a valid point
– Nate W
Aug 28 '18 at 14:54