Which Quick Release?
05-28-22, 07:21 AM
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Which Quick Release?
I'm in a restoration on a 2008 Specialized Crossroads bike and need to replace rusted front & rear quick release skewers. Not a lot of info on this out there.
Please offer advice on which quick release will fit this bike.
Thanks!
RR
Please offer advice on which quick release will fit this bike.
Thanks!
RR
05-28-22, 09:44 AM
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These should be standard quick release skewers, designed for 100mm hubs in the front and 135mm hubs in the rear. You're looking for just standard skewers, not through axle or any other special design.
https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-Ul...-Quick-Release
Those would work...but less expensive and more expensive options also exist.
https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-Ul...-Quick-Release
Those would work...but less expensive and more expensive options also exist.
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Hybrids are usually 135; in that case, an MTB skewer like an XT would be a better choice over a road skewer (130mm) like Ultegra.
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06-06-22, 09:10 PM
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OK, so I found a Shimano XT HB-M8000 Hub Quick Release rear skewer that is for 135mm. Having difficult time locating matching front.
Would there be any issue in using a 100mm Shimano Ultra 6800 QR skewer for the front?
Would there be any issue in using a 100mm Shimano Ultra 6800 QR skewer for the front?
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Don't sweat the mismatches. But, if at all possible, get internal cam levers. especially in front. There are two basic types of levers, those with external cams on either side of the QR head and a lever coming out the middle and the internal cam where all you see is a lever coming out the side. The cam action on the internals is far better, allowing for much more secure clamping. (Also only use QRs with steel skewers: the rod that runs through the axle. Steel, by its nature, has far better ability to hold tension when you limit the diameter - no choice there; it's gotta fit through your axle.)
Cheap steel Shimano QRs are excellent. There are plenty of other good, cheap choices but the Shimanos are common, very easy to find and sure fire. Oil the head through the hole for the lever and where the skewer enters every so often.
Cheap steel Shimano QRs are excellent. There are plenty of other good, cheap choices but the Shimanos are common, very easy to find and sure fire. Oil the head through the hole for the lever and where the skewer enters every so often.
