Reccomend me some skewers

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Pokerface wrote:
    So - is it just the Dura Ace skewers that are safe to use then?

    For instance - out of all the Pro teams riding today - do you think they all use this ONE design of skewer - or do some use the 'unsafe' design?

    Genuine question.

    They probably just use the ones that come with the wheels.
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    Pokerface wrote:
    dennisn wrote:
    alan sherman wrote:
    The KCNC ones get good reports from weightweenies and seem like a good design to me. they won't last as long (read that as if you use the QR often the ball joint will wear out) as shimano or campag skewers, but they are over half the weight.

    So here's my question. Do you really believe that you are gaining anything at all by having skewers that weigh half what DA and Record weigh??? How much faster do you go with these lighter ones??? Is it even measurable???? Anything to be gained??? More expense and a shorter life span(so you say). What's the attraction, other than bling and bragging rights, to these skewers??? Seriously???

    0.12 MPH

    My calculations showed a .11 MPH gain, so we are both in the ball park. I did round up in a few cases though. :wink:
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    dennisn wrote:
    Pokerface wrote:
    dennisn wrote:
    alan sherman wrote:
    The KCNC ones get good reports from weightweenies and seem like a good design to me. they won't last as long (read that as if you use the QR often the ball joint will wear out) as shimano or campag skewers, but they are over half the weight.

    So here's my question. Do you really believe that you are gaining anything at all by having skewers that weigh half what DA and Record weigh??? How much faster do you go with these lighter ones??? Is it even measurable???? Anything to be gained??? More expense and a shorter life span(so you say). What's the attraction, other than bling and bragging rights, to these skewers??? Seriously???

    0.12 MPH

    My calculations showed a .11 MPH gain, so we are both in the ball park. I did round up in a few cases though. :wink:

    I ride harder than you. :P
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Pokerface wrote:
    So - is it just the Dura Ace skewers that are safe to use then?

    For instance - out of all the Pro teams riding today - do you think they all use this ONE design of skewer - or do some use the 'unsafe' design?

    Genuine question.

    They probably just use the ones that come with the wheels.

    Have you ever noticed that good wheels don't seem to come with skewers? I've really only HEARD this as I don't actually own any good wheels.
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    SBezza wrote:
    I have the token ones on my TT bike........

    Reason for using them wasn't really the lightness of them, though that was a consideration, but the fact they are small and a bit more aero than Shimano ones.

    Not sure that they are more aero than Shimano unless you bought the Triathlon Specific labeled ones. The regular ones are sometimes confused with the Tri ones because they
    look pretty much alike. However, the Tri set came with a big red sticker that said Tri Specific, a free aero water bottle, and they cost twice as much, so there shouldn't be any doubt as to which ones you have. :wink:
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    Pokerface wrote:
    dennisn wrote:
    Pokerface wrote:
    dennisn wrote:
    alan sherman wrote:
    The KCNC ones get good reports from weightweenies and seem like a good design to me. they won't last as long (read that as if you use the QR often the ball joint will wear out) as shimano or campag skewers, but they are over half the weight.

    So here's my question. Do you really believe that you are gaining anything at all by having skewers that weigh half what DA and Record weigh??? How much faster do you go with these lighter ones??? Is it even measurable???? Anything to be gained??? More expense and a shorter life span(so you say). What's the attraction, other than bling and bragging rights, to these skewers??? Seriously???

    0.12 MPH

    My calculations showed a .11 MPH gain, so we are both in the ball park. I did round up in a few cases though. :wink:

    I ride harder than you. :P

    Lots harder it would seem. :oops: :oops:
  • Tempestas
    Tempestas Posts: 486
    I use these http://www.frmbike.biz/index.php?page=s ... &Itemid=26 and find they work well, simple, lightweight skewers and you get a colour choice
  • SBezza
    SBezza Posts: 2,173
    dennisn wrote:
    SBezza wrote:
    I have the token ones on my TT bike........

    Reason for using them wasn't really the lightness of them, though that was a consideration, but the fact they are small and a bit more aero than Shimano ones.

    Not sure that they are more aero than Shimano unless you bought the Triathlon Specific labeled ones. The regular ones are sometimes confused with the Tri ones because they
    look pretty much alike. However, the Tri set came with a big red sticker that said Tri Specific, a free aero water bottle, and they cost twice as much, so there shouldn't be any doubt as to which ones you have. :wink:

    Alot smaller than Shimano ones :wink: so less material in the wind, will it make much difference, I really doubt it, but they look a million times better than Shimano ones, so that will do for me. :D

    I also know they are not going to come loose during a race, as they are tight enough. They are likely to break when doing them up, rather than during a ride IMO, so if they break when doing them up, I would replace with another skewer.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Pokerface wrote:
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Pokerface wrote:
    So - is it just the Dura Ace skewers that are safe to use then?

    For instance - out of all the Pro teams riding today - do you think they all use this ONE design of skewer - or do some use the 'unsafe' design?

    Genuine question.

    They probably just use the ones that come with the wheels.

    Have you ever noticed that good wheels don't seem to come with skewers? I've really only HEARD this as I don't actually own any good wheels.

    Yes you do... But they didn't come with QR's! Well, mine didn't :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • eh
    eh Posts: 4,854
    I really don't understand using anything but Shimano or Campag QRs they are just so much better than the rest. OK they maybe a bit heavier but who gives a f**k, I'd rather know my wheels won't fall off when I jump a pothole at 40+ mph. And anyway you can save more weight by just tipping 75ml of water out of your bottle, and you'll never notice not having those 75ml.
  • SBezza
    SBezza Posts: 2,173
    I have never used a Shimano or Campag skewer, the only internal cam skewer I have is my turbo skewer, and I have never had a skewer even come loose let alone allow the wheel to actually fall out.

    EDIT : I do have Shimano on my CX bike, only had that a few months though.

    I think the fear of a skewer failing is a lot higher than the actual likelyhood of it happening. If a skewer is fitted correctly the chances of it failing whilst on a ride I think is very slim.
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    eh wrote:
    I really don't understand using anything but Shimano or Campag QRs they are just so much better than the rest. OK they maybe a bit heavier but who gives a f**k, I'd rather know my wheels won't fall off when I jump a pothole at 40+ mph. And anyway you can save more weight by just tipping 75ml of water out of your bottle, and you'll never notice not having those 75ml.

    +1...... I don't care what people buy. It's up to them. I guess, for myself, I can't see paying twice as much for something that is in NO way better than the industry standard. Pretty, however, is another story. Worth every penny if you have to have it.
  • aarw
    aarw Posts: 448
    ajb72 wrote:
    I've never heard of a set of skewers failing - does this actually happen?

    Yip, they come loose. I've had a back whel come out. Currently using KCNC and they've been spot on.

    Assume the fact thet they can come loose is the reason for lawer tabs on forks??
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    dennisn wrote:
    eh wrote:
    I really don't understand using anything but Shimano or Campag QRs they are just so much better than the rest. OK they maybe a bit heavier but who gives a f**k, I'd rather know my wheels won't fall off when I jump a pothole at 40+ mph. And anyway you can save more weight by just tipping 75ml of water out of your bottle, and you'll never notice not having those 75ml.

    +1...... I don't care what people buy. It's up to them. I guess, for myself, I can't see paying twice as much for something that is in NO way better than the industry standard. Pretty, however, is another story. Worth every penny if you have to have it.

    Me neither. Never bought aftermarket skewers...

    Just used the ones with the wheels. In fact, my winter/training bike uses the Tacx Turbo one for the rear...

    That said, if someone gave me some nice blingin' ones, I'd gladly use them as they look good.
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    NapoleonD wrote:
    dennisn wrote:
    eh wrote:
    I really don't understand using anything but Shimano or Campag QRs they are just so much better than the rest. OK they maybe a bit heavier but who gives a f**k, I'd rather know my wheels won't fall off when I jump a pothole at 40+ mph. And anyway you can save more weight by just tipping 75ml of water out of your bottle, and you'll never notice not having those 75ml.

    +1...... I don't care what people buy. It's up to them. I guess, for myself, I can't see paying twice as much for something that is in NO way better than the industry standard. Pretty, however, is another story. Worth every penny if you have to have it.

    Me neither. Never bought aftermarket skewers...

    Just used the ones with the wheels. In fact, my winter/training bike uses the Tacx Turbo one for the rear...

    That said, if someone gave me some nice blingin' ones, I'd gladly use them as they look good.

    I thought you WERE a bling fan??? I can't believe it. A Tacx Turbo one on a bike you might actually be seen riding in public?? :oops: :oops: End of the world.........
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    dennisn wrote:
    NapoleonD wrote:
    dennisn wrote:
    eh wrote:
    I really don't understand using anything but Shimano or Campag QRs they are just so much better than the rest. OK they maybe a bit heavier but who gives a f**k, I'd rather know my wheels won't fall off when I jump a pothole at 40+ mph. And anyway you can save more weight by just tipping 75ml of water out of your bottle, and you'll never notice not having those 75ml.

    +1...... I don't care what people buy. It's up to them. I guess, for myself, I can't see paying twice as much for something that is in NO way better than the industry standard. Pretty, however, is another story. Worth every penny if you have to have it.

    Me neither. Never bought aftermarket skewers...

    Just used the ones with the wheels. In fact, my winter/training bike uses the Tacx Turbo one for the rear...

    That said, if someone gave me some nice blingin' ones, I'd gladly use them as they look good.

    I thought you WERE a bling fan??? I can't believe it. A Tacx Turbo one on a bike you might actually be seen riding in public?? :oops: :oops: End of the world.........

    I know! I'm a HYOOJ bling fan... But, well, skewers innit?
    :oops:
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,335
    Guys,

    This thread is surreal, seeing beauty in a set of skewers raise some serious questions about your mental stability.

    Being a geek is never been good or cool, it's also an unhealthy attitude. Go out more, get other interests...
    Life goes beyond shopping on-line for useless components. Take up latin dancing, learn another language, read some decent literature and when the weather is decent get out on your bike too.
    There is no beauty in skewers and this is a fact!
    left the forum March 2023
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Being a geek is never been good or cool,
    Sooooooo not true. Being a geek IS cool!

    Go out more, get other interests...
    Life goes beyond shopping on-line for useless components. Take up latin dancing, learn another language, read some decent literature and when the weather is decent get out on your bike too.
    And what do I do when I've done all these things? Do I have your permission to obsess over my bike again? :oops:

    There is no beauty in skewers and this is a fact!
    No, good sir. That is NOT a fact. That.... is an opinion. And one which many people do not agree with. There is beauty in everything, if you look for it. Especially cool skewers. :)
  • CarbonCopy
    CarbonCopy Posts: 492
    Pokerface wrote:
    Being a geek is never been good or cool,
    Sooooooo not true. Being a geek IS cool!

    Go out more, get other interests...
    Life goes beyond shopping on-line for useless components. Take up latin dancing, learn another language, read some decent literature and when the weather is decent get out on your bike too.
    And what do I do when I've done all these things? Do I have your permission to obsess over my bike again? :oops:

    There is no beauty in skewers and this is a fact!
    No, good sir. That is NOT a fact. That.... is an opinion. And one which many people do not agree with. There is beauty in everything, if you look for it. Especially cool skewers. :)
    I like it Pokerface.I`m in total agreement with your opinion on these matters.It`s all those little details that make it sweeter.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    ^^^^^^^^ What they say :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    +1.

    I may not have blingin' skewers but that's through laziness.

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