jberenyi

What is your favorite titanium skewer on the market today? I want to get red for my new Lynskey that should be here in a week. I'm thinking of the Salsa brand. Any opinions out there on some others that are offered in red?

Ritterview

I have been trying to get some Heylight skewers. They have not been readily available, but the commentary I have seen on them have been mostly positive. There is a thread on them at Weight Weenies. Fairwheel bicycles says they will get them.

https://weightweenies.starbike.com/ph...314&highlight=

WheresWaldo

What about the Bold Precision skewers, very similar to the Heylight.

https://www.boldprecision.com/bicycle.htm#skewers

ryanspeer

In my opinion, a skewer is a skewer is a skewer is a skewer. If you're looking at weight differences, then great. Otherwise they function the same and you're only paying for looks/name.

botto 

i used to use fancy weight weenie-esque skewers. then one snapped on me during a race.

recneps

I'm sure you apply the same mentality to a bike, a bike is a bike is a bike. Wether its from walmart or is handmade with the best parts.

Mavic skewers are really nice cause they get really tight and you never have to worry about them slipping, if your looking for weight dura-ace skewers are not crazy heavy and still hold tight.

American Classic skewers or control techs are my choice simply because theyre light and pretty stiff, when they clamp they just dont feel as secure(as in the dont feel they clamp as tight), regardless I have no second thoughts on racing with them.

recneps

You meant to say 'me'.

BoSoxYacht

botto 

this is true.

you meant to type "Whether" and "it's".

it's fun being a copy-editor, isn't it?

ryanspeer

Touche, little fella. Hiding behind internet anonymity in order to talk big always makes me laugh out loud.

When was the last time you saw/heard rants from people about slipping skewers? When was the last time you heard reports of wheels randomly falling off mid-race? When was the last time someone credited a win to their choice of skewers?

The simple FACT is that they clamp your wheels to your frame. There are quality skewers and UN-quality skewers. Any run of the mill stock skewer from Shimano, Campy, Mavic, etc., will hold your wheel firmly to your frame. If you suspect that it's not on tight enough, the solution is simple: unclamp it, give the nut on the opposite side 1/4 or 1/2 turn and re-clamp. Repeat as necessary. I've been riding for 15 years and never - NEVER - had a problem with a wheel coming loose.

All of the fancy-schmancy skewers from Zipp, Salsa, etc., all function equally well. Perhaps they're a TINY bit easier to clamp, but the ultimate function of them is the same. Once you start getting to the fancy "botique" non-stock variety, you have to start worrying about durability issues, such as what botto mentioned.

I have a very difficult time believing you gain any sort of truly measurable "performance" edge by spending $50 or more on a set of skewers. You gain the "bling" factor and probably some minimal weight savings, but nothing else.

johnny99

I disagree. The cheap steel Shimano skewers are much more reliable than some of the super-lightweight skewers.

Eatadonut

I disagree - some of the cheap steel shimano skewers wear to uselessness in weeks if you take your wheel off daily.

Having said that, I've got no problem with my DA or Ultegra skewers.

ryanspeer

I meant my comments more in relation to the "more expensive = better" mindset that us gearheads all-too-often have. I have probably a 10-yr old Shimano steel skewer on the rear wheel of my rain bike right now and see absolutely no reason whatsoever to take it off. Something fancy with a Zipp logo won't make me ride better, will only set me back far too much $$, and would only be purchased out of me trying to participate in a good old fashioned male "size" contest. More money doesn't mean better in relation to skewers. It just means more money, a LITTLE less weight, and less overall strength.

GuitarWizard

I'm rocking "heavy" steel skewers with my MG niobium wheels. Believe it or not, I really can't feel the weight penalty.

Eatadonut

Do you think that's more because a spinning cylinder (as opposed to rotating weight like the rest of your wheels) is so easy to move, no matter the weight, or because the difference between 19g and 44g is obscenely small?

KevinTX

What kind of chain is that?

BoSoxYacht

KMC x-10sl

msheron

Here is my pick...USE Spin Stix....I have the silver Ti one's:

Phantoj

Your skewers don't spin.

FixdGearHead

To go off the topic just slightly - how was the experience working with Lynskey? I'm contemplating a Level 2 custom frame.

jberenyi

My experience with Lynskey has been great! Other than waiting which is always a drag and unavoidable they have been wonderful to work with all through the interview (Dave Lynskey), graphics and CAD design (Jamie Pillsbury), my dealer (Kevin Cronk) and Sales Rep for Lynskey (Don Erwin). I would do it again if I had more money..LOL. If you go houseblend it won't take as long but still a good wait. Remember we are in the season now so the que is backed up.

jberenyi

Holy crap that Salsa skewer looks awesome in red against the black. Just what I was looking for. I'm ordering mine today!

GuitarWizard

I personally believe it could be related to the latter....

VT to CA

+1

Steer clear of anything ultralight... but you can still save some weight with the proper product.

I use these (link below), and have several pairs... the seller (who's also the nicest, most communicative seller I've met on eBay)usually has them in andonized red. Strong cromoly axle. 66 grams a pair and under 20 bucks shipped.

https://cgi.ebay.com/Gold-Alloy-Bolt-...QQcmdZViewItem

BoSoxYacht

+1 , also just about the only place to find anodized bits these days.