Skewers - any??

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  • ScottieP
    ScottieP Posts: 599
    Of the two - I would go for the KCNC for what it's worth... I think they're far more proven as they've been out for a couple of years and there are lots of people who have them and most people seem to be happy. The Planet-X ones may well be very good - they just haven't been out long ....
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  • simon_e
    simon_e Posts: 1,707
    How about aluminium allen key skewers for under a tenner and at 78g/pair?

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  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    OK numpty-ish question...... I got a new set of wheels - Mavic Cosmic Carbones. Fitted them with the Mavic skewers they came with, but they won't sit properly. As a result the gearing is all out, and the brakes need some big adjustments when swapping between the training wheels (Fulcrum Racing 5s) and the Mavics.

    On comparing the Mavic skewers are probably 5-10mm longer. I used the Fulcrum skewers with the Mavic wheels and everything is ok, no adjustments required when swapping wheels over.

    I'm assuming that

    a) there's no problem using the Fulcrum skewers with the Mavics?
    b) do skewers come in different sizes? I've tried looking at a few shops, but there's no mention of size.
  • bigmat
    bigmat Posts: 5,134
    Just got some of these, seem pretty solid and weigh in at 53g. Look nice as well. Got mine for £20 delivered.

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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Easton EA 90 SLX with Planet X Ti Stick QR...
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    :wink:

    21g's for the front, 23g for the rear.
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  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    They look good but I am going to go for tried and tested KCNC :)
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  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    Just to add my 2 cents worth of rant to the skewer subject. If you want high dollar skewers for bling / showoff / hey, look at me, type of thing then pay the money and get
    whatever it is you must have to match whatever you're trying to match. I would add that I can not remember ever paying any attention to skewers on anyone's bike. Let alone say something complimentary like "Wow, nice skewers".
    If you are deluded enough to believe that by buying light weight skewers you will go faster then I would like to talk to you about your purchasing the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, from me. I also have some great swampland for sale.
  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    good old Dennis.

    I am getting them, because I am vain and want them to colour coordinate with the rest of the bike and because they are also 80gm lighter! :)
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  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    gabriel959 wrote:
    good old Dennis.

    I am getting them, because I am vain and want them to colour coordinate with the rest of the bike and because they are also 80gm lighter! :)

    I give up, I give up. :wink: I'll say it. Nice skewers. Now, how about that swampland or maybe a bridge or two. I can see you owning a bridge. :wink::wink:
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Well done, Dennis...

    As usual, you can't simply respond to the post, without expressing your opinion...
    Which wasn't asked for! :roll:
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  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    hopper1 wrote:
    Well done, Dennis...

    As usual, you can't simply respond to the post, without expressing your opinion...
    Which wasn't asked for! :roll:

    I would suggest that you reread the authors post. He asks all kinds of questions that require opinions. Like ALL of the posts on this site. It's about opinions. My real opinion of skewers is "Skewers, you're debating this??? C'mon, it's a skewer". I was only being sarcastic in my last post. Only trying to help. Lots of people seem to need an authority figure or figures to tell them what to buy. And after all there are only 3 reasons for buying a skewer. To hold the wheel in place. For bling / showoff. Weight weenie wannabe. The OP sounded like he wanted to be the latter two of the three and for whatever reason couldn't make up his mind. I would add that he has been on this forum for almost two years.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Dennisn wrote:
    I was only being sarcastic in my last post. Only trying to help.

    You consider sarcasm to be helpful?
    Dennisn wrote:
    Lots of people seem to need an authority figure or figures to tell them what to buy.

    So, now you're an authority!?... :roll:
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  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    hopper1 wrote:
    Dennisn wrote:
    I was only being sarcastic in my last post. Only trying to help.

    You consider sarcasm to be helpful?
    Dennisn wrote:
    Lots of people seem to need an authority figure or figures to tell them what to buy.

    So, now you're an authority!?... :roll:

    Sarcasm? Helpful?? When debating skewers?? Yes, by all means.

    Authority?? Just as much as the next guy on this forum. It seemed that he wanted someone to tell him that it was OK to buy Skewer "A" or Skewer "B", so I said, if you want a certain color or lightness factor or cool factor then buy the one that fits the bill.
    Get what YOU want. Why even ask anyone????
  • stevenb
    stevenb Posts: 717
    Just ordered myself some Gold Planet X Ti skewers for £29.99.
    At that price they're hard to ignore and I'm sure they'll cope with my slight frame and the bikes careful use. 8)
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Guys,

    I wanted weight loss to help bring down my Wilier Cento Uno to something to do justice to its price tag.
    BUT I dodn't want to buy super light skewers to replace the Easton's supplied ones if it risked performance / safety / fit etc.

    I would prefer to keep the heavier ones if they compliment the wheels better. I had read that some skewers may do long term damage. I'm also NOT sold on alu clamps as they will not last. Steel ones will.

    This is a simple case of pro's and cons, and weight savings have to be balanced by the life expectancy and performance.

    If there is no trade off in this, I'll be having myself some hot red PX jobbies as they are lighter and look great (seen some).
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    Scrumple wrote:
    Guys,

    I wanted weight loss to help bring down my Wilier Cento Uno to something to do justice to its price tag.
    BUT I dodn't want to buy super light skewers to replace the Easton's supplied ones if it risked performance / safety / fit etc.

    The only thing I think you might be risking is safety. Note that I said "I think" and "might".
    They are skewers and will last as long as they last. I don't see the really light ones being as durable as say Campy or Shimano but if you're after a certain look and the lightness of them doesn't bother you from a safety aspect(like it does me) then go for the ones you want.
  • balthazar
    balthazar Posts: 1,565
    Scrumple wrote:
    Guys,

    I wanted weight loss to help bring down my Wilier Cento Uno to something to do justice to its price tag.
    BUT I dodn't want to buy super light skewers to replace the Easton's supplied ones if it risked performance / safety / fit etc.

    I would prefer to keep the heavier ones if they compliment the wheels better. I had read that some skewers may do long term damage. I'm also NOT sold on alu clamps as they will not last. Steel ones will.

    This is a simple case of pro's and cons, and weight savings have to be balanced by the life expectancy and performance.

    If there is no trade off in this, I'll be having myself some hot red PX jobbies as they are lighter and look great (seen some).

    Internal cam, steel QR's (Shimano, Campag etc) work better than exposed cam designs, with lower friction, and higher clamping force. They are overbuilt, as should be fixings which hold your bike together. The only advantage in exposed cams is that they're easier to make in smaller machine shops, a benefit which stops with the manufacturer. There is no trade! A fractional weight saving, so tiny that it is detectable only when documented, is a baffling reason to forego proper function in something as important as this.
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Eastons about 120g.... Don't even think they are internal cam.
    PX 44g

    Not exactly negligable.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Scrumple wrote:
    I'm also NOT sold on alu clamps as they will not last. Steel ones will.

    I got Easton QR's with my EA90 SLX wheelset... Pretty sure they're alu, not steel!

    Scrumple wrote:
    Eastons about 120g.... Don't even think they are internal cam.
    PX 44g

    Not exactly negligable.

    My PX are 43g :wink::wink:
    The only problematic QR I've ever had are Mavic! Nothing fancy, either, but just would not clamp properly.
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  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Scrumple wrote:
    Guys,

    I wanted weight loss to help bring down my Wilier Cento Uno to something to do justice to its price tag.
    BUT I dodn't want to buy super light skewers to replace the Easton's supplied ones if it risked performance / safety / fit etc.

    I would prefer to keep the heavier ones if they compliment the wheels better. I had read that some skewers may do long term damage. I'm also NOT sold on alu clamps as they will not last. Steel ones will.

    This is a simple case of pro's and cons, and weight savings have to be balanced by the life expectancy and performance.

    If there is no trade off in this, I'll be having myself some hot red PX jobbies as they are lighter and look great (seen some).
    I hope you're going to give us some build piccies scrumple. The Cento Uno was THE best frame I test rode last year. Simply sublime ride mate! Congrats on choosing a great frame there.
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Its all in bits in boxes. "Carbon" colour scheme.
    SRAM red, arione cx braided, easton EA90 SLX, carbon bars,
    Just need to cut the ISP to my height, then screw it all up.

    Had the test ride on it when Di2 was fitted to it. Hard to appreciate it with my legs barely reacing the pedals due to the ISP - how did you test drive yours? Did it just fit or had they cut out the ISP for a normal stem??

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