Put a skewer in me
08-20-14, 12:07 PM
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Put a skewer in me
Hello,
I am looking change out the skewers in my Fuji Roubaix, and wanted to hear what you use?and why? My budget is around $50 for the set (before tax). Any and all recommendations welcome
RH
I am looking change out the skewers in my Fuji Roubaix, and wanted to hear what you use?and why? My budget is around $50 for the set (before tax). Any and all recommendations welcome
RH
08-20-14, 12:32 PM
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The J&L Ti skewers on Ebay work great and can be had for < $20. I've bought several sets for friends' and my bikes without problems.
08-20-14, 01:10 PM
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Take note that not all titanium is created equally, actually that goes for any metal (steel/alum/etc). Use caution with the cheap titanium skewers on eBay. The Zipps obviously don't fall in the cheap category and not subject to that statement.
08-20-14, 01:17 PM
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What is this "budget" you speak of? I have never heard that word when someone mentions something cycling-related.
08-20-14, 01:17 PM
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I have replaced all of my skewers with Dura Ace skewers bought on ebay either new or very slightly used always for less than $50 a pair.
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08-20-14, 01:27 PM
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If you want skewers that close more securely, then closed cam ones like Dura Ace would be a good choice.
If you want lighter, I'd keep my money in my wallet. Extremely low return in replacing functional QR skewers.
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08-20-14, 01:30 PM
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I use the skewers that came with my Vuelta wheels. So far they have held my wheels on the bike flawlessly.
08-20-14, 03:19 PM
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To be honest, I took out my rear wheel during cleaning ( cassette, chain, frame, ect) and stepped on it and bent it pretty good. Right in the middle, looks like a partial happy face now, and as result had to buy some fugly locking skewers to get me by for now.
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08-20-14, 04:05 PM
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Nothing better to me than Dura Ace skewers
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08-20-14, 04:36 PM
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I think I've read in some thread that skewers with external cams aren't as good (or perhaps as safe) as internal ones. Is that true? Why?
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08-20-14, 04:41 PM
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It only matters if you have horizontal dropouts. The external cams often won't clamp well enough to hold a rear wheel in place on horiz dropout.
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I have stopped using any external-cam skewers. I prefer Shimano ones but any of the internal-cam skewers should do. I had problems with a pair of super-light skewers and went back to Dura Ace and have experienced zero problems since. For your budget constraints, check out Shimano 105 or Velo Orange skewers. The Velo Orange ones look to be pretty good for a reasonable price.
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This is not my experience. I have had creaking issues with external-cam skewers that were very difficult to track down and only went away when I returned to internal-cam skewers. I might be unique in this regard but I kind of doubt it because I'm very easy on equipment.
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Oh, I was just talking from a standpoint of keeping your bike operational.
They do indeed have common annoyances also. The creaks you experienced and one I've experienced with many, that when well tightened the external ones can be tough to open again.
They do indeed have common annoyances also. The creaks you experienced and one I've experienced with many, that when well tightened the external ones can be tough to open again.
