Originally Posted by
repechage
Yes, set the wheel in the frame and remove the quick release. Look for the axle passing beyond the dropout face(s). A number of times I have seen this, most often with Campagnolo gran sport dropouts, (they are thinner) or the Vertical ones which are also thinner. If this is the case the quick release will be not providing the proper force.
Thanks for all the replies. I do think I probably was a bit sloppy with the tension, coming from a fixed dropout position of the rear wheel. The tip with the axle protruding was a good one. I just checked and it is not protruding. The edge is about 1 mm inside on both sides.
I will also keep a look out for a genuine steel skewer. It also looks better on an older frame ;-)