Quick release skewers that are durable, lightweight and don't creak...and cheap?
07-29-13, 10:54 AM
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Quick release skewers that are durable, lightweight and don't creak...and cheap?
I dont want the Zipp $80 ones. Any other options?
07-29-13, 10:59 AM
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KCNC z6 got the "value" nod from fairwheel's shoot-out:
https://fairwheelbikes.com/c/forums/t...wers-reviewed/
i tend not to like external cam skewers for horizontal drop-outs, but for vertical drop outs it doesn't really matter.
https://fairwheelbikes.com/c/forums/t...wers-reviewed/
i tend not to like external cam skewers for horizontal drop-outs, but for vertical drop outs it doesn't really matter.
07-29-13, 11:40 AM
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Fjordeewhan out of Sweden make a nice set. Also Phortywon out of Taiwan. Greece could be helpful too, with the current economic situation that would seem to be a cheap alternative place to look.
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07-29-13, 01:14 PM
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07-29-13, 02:22 PM
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Just had some wheels built, told them I wasn't too picky about the skewers- just give me something solid for the money. They recommended Salsa.
07-30-13, 11:40 AM
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Cheap+light+strong=does not compute...
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Closed cam skewers too heavy? Try DT Swiss RWS or USE Spinstix. The clamping force approaches closed cam skewer but less weight.
(ref: https://forums.mtbr.com/weight-weenie...ml#post7704541 )
(ref: https://forums.mtbr.com/weight-weenie...ml#post7704541 )
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Ultegra.
07-30-13, 04:39 PM
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I moved away from the KCNC because they started creaking horribly after a season. There are visible wear marks on the copper portions and the cam head. Now I'm just using the closed head Mavic ones -- heavier but more reliable.
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How about these: https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-HB-RM5...release+skewer
They cost less than $15 and actually work.
They cost less than $15 and actually work.
07-31-13, 05:36 AM
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I've had good luck with the J&L Ti skewers on Ebay.
07-31-13, 07:16 AM
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I might just go the safe route and get those Ultegra's. Any good place to buy them? I'm seeing them $60'ish for a set on amazon?
07-31-13, 08:09 AM
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