If you were buying a set of skewers, which would you get?
08-29-12, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by tcwayne
For the record I never said anything about weekend warrior. I'm far from that and carrying that extra tool is just ********.........to me. There has been some excellent info on this thread regarding skewers and I'll bet some folks are now questioning the quality of their skewers when before they overlooked them.
I believe that the Shimano or similar skewers are the way to go. Previously I had Zipp skewers and hated them. The Skewers I have now came with my new wheels and I hate them. Hence the need for some help.
I believe that the Shimano or similar skewers are the way to go. Previously I had Zipp skewers and hated them. The Skewers I have now came with my new wheels and I hate them. Hence the need for some help.
I see "quick on/off" was also on your list.
apologies.
But I'll still come back and update if I have issues with them.
T
08-29-12, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tctdvm
crap, my bad. musta been multi-threading
I see "quick on/off" was also on your list.
apologies.
But I'll still come back and update if I have issues with them.
T
I see "quick on/off" was also on your list.
apologies.
But I'll still come back and update if I have issues with them.
T
08-29-12, 12:36 PM
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I like the Crank Brothers Split-QR but they only come in 135mm rear width. Wish they would make them for road bikes.
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Originally Posted by Germanicus
I like the Crank Brothers Split-QR but they only come in 135mm rear width. Wish they would make them for road bikes.
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Important question: New skewers... Grease, oil or leave dry (and why)?
I'm inclined to spread a thin, thin layer of FinishLine Super Fluoro. Thoughts?
I'm inclined to spread a thin, thin layer of FinishLine Super Fluoro. Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by illbenooneelse
Important question: New skewers... Grease, oil or leave dry (and why)?
I'm inclined to spread a thin, thin layer of FinishLine Super Fluoro. Thoughts?
I'm inclined to spread a thin, thin layer of FinishLine Super Fluoro. Thoughts?
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I missed the opportunity to buy some DA skewers for $20 and am still kicking myself.
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Originally Posted by illbenooneelse
Any reason you don't grease the skewer rod itself?
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Originally Posted by illbenooneelse
Any reason you don't grease the skewer rod itself?
P.s. "that's what she said".
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Still using old style Campy skewers. I swap out all of my skewers with the Campy ones. I must have 10-12 pairs. 
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Originally Posted by MegaTom
I just never thought it to be necessary. And to this point of 25 years riding/fixing/building my own bikes, it hasn't. Your mileage may vary, and there's certainly no harm in doing that.
P.s. "that's what she said".
P.s. "that's what she said".
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