Originally Posted by DCCommuter
I use these skewers (
http://www.nashbar.com/profile_morei...ku=8197&brand=) which use a 5mm allen key to loosen. If you're carrying a pump, tube, and tire irons, an allen key is pretty nominal. It's also useful on a lot of bolts on a typical bike.
One other consideration is that it's almost impossible nowadays to get quality wheels that don't use skewers.
I have similar skewers made by ControlTech(Only titanium parts I have and nobody sees them). It gives me minimal feel of security, otherwise I won't leave my bike out of my sight for more than 2 seconds. It takes no more time to remove wheel than with quick release, other than time to take the allen wrench out of the seat bag.
I would use quick release skewers if I'm in a race and the spare wheels are waiting on the roof top of a van behind me. For every day use, it makes no sense.