Layers of security

[Tabman55]

Hi I was wondering what measures I could take for layers of security to keeping my wheel on? (1000W 48V rear motor) I have already got myself a torque arm but was wondering if there is anything else which can completely just make it feel like nothing will go wrong? I overthink sometimes and if I hear noises while riding that I’m not used to I tend to stop and investigate it and since it’ll be taking me at higher speeds than normal I’d like to feel like I’m fully safe

 

[Nealh]

If the axle sits fully in the drop out (or I should say the flats of the axle are fully in the drop outs) then all you need is a torque arm, ideally use one each side for the DD hubs. A one piece TA is best with no moving joint, depending on the area around the drop out it may be possible to fit the main axle part and then drill a m4 /m5 bolt hole through it and the drop out to firmly secure it. Then that is a belt and braces fitting.

For more help ideally a pic of the drop outs is best to see what you have got as they all differ widely.

 

[harrys]

What's the usual torque spec if you have a wrench? I've been using 35 nm (26 ft-lbs) and I still have at least one torque plate on the axles. Some axles on my motors are too short for double torque arms.