Cheap but good steel skewers for trainer use?

[54ny77]

What's a good model & source for a plain ol' steel (or alu.) skewer to fit in a trainer like a cyclops or computrainer? Something I don't care about scratching or beating up, but more importantly that the thing be strong and fit the quirky shape of the trainer's axle/skewer holders.

Thanks.

[fiamme red]

http://www.1upusa.com/product-quickreleaseskewer.html

[54ny77]

thanks fiamme, got 'em ordered!

[AngryScientist]

this will be better...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Shimano-105-HB-5700-Rear-Quick-release-Skewer-Black-163mm-Road-Cycling-/400738541851?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d4de0e11b

[54ny77]

thanks but already got the 1-up stuff. besides, american company, made here, and ironically cheaper than the shimano skewers. what's not to like?

:cool:

[AngryScientist]

i'm familiar with those, the cam action on the shimano unit is nicer, but of course, the one you bought will work just fine. no worries. :)

[StephenBoynton]

Head over to your LBS I am sure they have a couple old ones laying around that they could sell to you for a couple $$. I bought two rusted ones from my LBS for $3 each. They work flawlessly.

[rzthomas]

this will be better...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Shimano-105-HB-5700-Rear-Quick-release-Skewer-Black-163mm-Road-Cycling-/400738541851?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d4de0e11b

No, no. The plastic-covered end nut on that skewer will not work.

OP, get the 1up.