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02-19-11 | 12:01 PM

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Barrettscv

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Originally Posted by andychrist

Also I noticed that modern QR skewers have a smaller area of contact than do their vintage/retro counterparts. Of course skewers designed for vertical dropouts don't need the same grip as do those for horizontals, because of course it is impossible for the axle to shift back and forth. So make sure the caps are max size on those horizontal drops!

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Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

Michael,
I have a rear VO anti-theft skewer and special allen key if you think it might be the solution.

The modern skewers, along with the modern hub, are key to the slipping. The Dura Ace hub was designed to win the TDF on a bike with vertical drop-outs. Now I know. My riding style might be at fault too. I do tend to get out of the saddle and put all my 210 lbs on each leg while cranking from a stop. The chain is pulling the axle forward on the drive side under this load.

I'll consider the anti-theft skewers. They look like they would lock down well.

Thank you.

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