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bicycletricycle
06-19-2015, 07:29 PM
I have been thinking about getting some Paul skewers since they came out, when I saw the patriotic special edition ones currently on offer I went for it. They are super well crafted, the cam action feels nice and secure like other internal cam skewers. The skewers also have some pretty heavy knurling to help with slipping if you have horizontal dropouts and an o-ring on the nut side that will keep it from changing position when the wheel is off the bike. I also like the o-ring around the outside for improved grip, can't say I have had too many problems with lack of grip on skewers but it looks cool. Overall I think they are a great aftermarket skewer option.

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jtakeda
06-19-2015, 07:37 PM
Wish they came out with those from the get.

I have the black ones and love em
thirdgenbird
06-19-2015, 09:54 PM
I've nearly bought a set a few times now. It's the orange bit holding me back. If they make black ones with the the silver end from yours, I may give in.

How do they compare the the late silver Campagnolo stuff? That's what's currently in all my roadies.
Ken Robb
06-19-2015, 09:59 PM
Everything PAUL makes is lovely to look at from a no-nonsense functional point of view.
blessthismess
06-20-2015, 12:49 AM
Dang those are pretty cool. Love PAUL stuff. I have the black ones and they are excellent.
bicycletricycle
06-20-2015, 07:03 AM
they have a similar feel to campy.

I've nearly bought a set a few times now. It's the orange bit holding me back. If they make black ones with the the silver end from yours, I may give in.

How do they compare the the late silver Campagnolo stuff? That's what's currently in all my roadies.
AngryScientist
06-20-2015, 07:24 AM
i have a pair on my geekhouse. the standard orange one. i like them a lot. good skewer option for all of the good hubs that rock but dont come with skewers:

-dt swiss
-WI
-CK

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CAAD
06-20-2015, 07:49 AM
These are great skewers. The only skewer i use on my steel bike now. Absolutely no worries of them slipping in the dropout. Lots of bite.
oldpotatoe
06-20-2015, 07:51 AM
i have a pair on my geekhouse. the standard orange one. i like them a lot. good skewer option for all of the good hubs that rock but dont come with skewers:

-dt swiss
-WI
-CK



Don't get that...$600 hubset and no QRs, even tho those companies make some(DT).
bicycletricycle
06-20-2015, 07:56 AM
It is a bit silly , it would be nice to have some white industries skewers.
The Paul skewers were pricey but they are machined here in the USA so I'm cool with that. Anyone know why Paul quite making non fat bike hubs?


Don't get that...$600 hubset and no QRs, even tho those companies make some(DT).