Skewer Length

beardwithabike
beardwithabike Posts: 195
edited January 2014 in MTB buying advice
Hey.

I have put this in this section as the bike is a hybrid (but more of an MTB I guess).

I want to buy some theft proof skewers for my bike and don't know what length I need to get a snug fit.

The distance between the front legs (inside of one leg to the inside of the other) is 105mm - so the hub width.

And on the back its 123mm.

Thanks in advance :]

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  • beardwithabike
    beardwithabike Posts: 195
    Its a Revolution Courier by the way.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Front will be 100mm.
    MTB rears are now 135mm but have been a number of other widths as well. Road hubs tend to be 130mm now.

    Your best bet is to measure the hub width as that is more stable than a springy frame.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I would recommend Halo bolt through skewers (not strictly theft proof), it's what I have on my commuter and on my town hack bike. As Nick says they will be 100 and 135mm droupout spacing.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • beardwithabike
    beardwithabike Posts: 195
    Thanks for the help guys!

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