Best skewers?

[sjbraun]

So what do you think, who makes the best skewers?

[mike p]

Not high bling factor but it's hard to beat DA.

Mike

[csm]

the american classics aren't too bad.
how about the worst? anyone remember the ringle ti skewers?

[BdaGhisallo]

DA skewers cannot be topped!

[Tailwinds]

Campy skewers.

[William]

A three-peat on DA skewers. Never had one loosen up on me. Not like the Mavic skewers did on me the other day on an all out effort to catch the back of a big dumper for a drafting ride. :crap: And I check them before every ride.




William

[ergott]

Have Record and DA. Like the Record better. New black ones preform just as well, but don't have the finish of the previous generations.

[soulspinner]

In light of their price, I have run many types but like my zipps. Light, easy to use and look nice.

[alancw3]

you cannot beat dura ace! that being said, campy nuovo record were also unbeatable!

[old_school]

Call me odd, but I actually like the steel bolt on skewers from OddsAndEndos.
They are strong, secure, and at 30 -35 gm each, very lightweight. Plus, at $12, they are a steal. I keep a 5mm allen key in my bag, anyway... Given that I am not racing, the extra 10 seconds to remove the wheel doesn't bother me, plus it makes it a little more difficult for someone to grab a wheel while you are off the bike.

[dave thompson]

Shimano or Campy skewers work the best, with Salsa a close second. From personal experience I can tell you that American Classic, Mavic and Rolf skewers hold very poorly, or not at all, on Ti rear dropouts.

[SBash]

Yup, Dave's right, Campy & Shimano hold the best and trustworthy. I have built many bikes over the years and no problem with either.

SB

[RDP]

Have not used these Tune skewers enough to make a judgement yet but if you prefer a minimalist approach...

[Jeff N.]

For aftermarket skewers I used to like the Cook Bros Dog Bones, but I don't see them around anymore. If I'm trying to color coordinate, The Salsa Flipoffs in various colors have always given me satisfactory service. Ditto Campy and Dura Ace. The WORST skewers are the ones that come with Velomax wheelsets...mine, at least. They flip off too easily. I don't trust 'em. Some folks don't like the ones that come with Ksyriums too, but mine've never given me any problemo. Jeff N.

[Jeff N.]

Have not used these Tune skewers enough to make a judgement yet but if you prefer a minimalist approach...I love it when I see a product/name brand I'd previously never heard of. Jeff N.

[saab2000]

I love it when I see a product/name brand I'd previously never heard of. Jeff N.

Tune is a German brand and does not have a big following in the US. But I think they have a pretty good reputation.

I have always used normal Campagnolo skewers, but have some Salsa skewers on my Look. They are pretty solid feeling. The metal Mavic skewers of years gone by (late 90's) were really nice too.

[csm]

my american classics hold fine on my legend. so far. now I'm paranoid.

[dave thompson]

my american classics hold fine on my legend. so far. now I'm paranoid.
The problem I had with AmClassic skewers was in the rear on my Ottrott, they would allow the wheel to move in the droputs while I was climbing. I did all sorts of things to get them to hold, short of severe overtightening. I even called AmClassic with the problem and they sent me a new pair of skewers gratis. Still didn't solve the problem, so I went to Shimano.

[csm]

I had a problem with ringles on my mountain bike. they would shift under load. drove me nuts.

[Kevan]

http://www.dvo.com/Products/skewers_lg.jpg

[Archibald]

One word: Maxle

http://www.nsmb.com/images/gear/cw05gear/race_maxle.jpghttp://www.nsmb.com/images/gear/sram_camp_rs_av/maxle.jpg

[Kevin]

Bold Precision.

Kevin

[fstrthnu]

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Fstrthnu

[atmo]

is here. (http://http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/sveltecycles/Categories?category=Components%3ASkewers)

Fstrthnu
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[fstrthnu]

your link atmo (http://wwwthislinkgoesnowhere.com)

Try this one. (http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/sveltecycles/Categories?category=Components%3ASkewers)

Cut me some slack. I just won a bike race and am a little tired.

Fstrthnu

[Serotta PETE]

Rather have a $100 bottle of red//// :beer:


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Fstrthnu

[Ahneida Ride]

I prefer internal cam to external cam.

[Avispa]

But I am (kind of) the old school type....

I have been told that doing this (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=277438&postcount=5), is a NO NO. So, I like to put my skewers in a safe position, behind the fork blade and in between the seat and chain stays. I can only do this as good on my Serottas when I use Extralite Aliens (http://www.extralite.com/index_euro.htm) or good old Mavic skewers.

However, most skewers that have a long, curved lever should do this as well... Zipp, Bontragers, etc.

[coylifut]

i can't be bothered with fancy skewers because the majority of em will not fit in a trainer. DA or Campy for me. oh, and they're all going to get marred up anyway.

[xcandrew]

But I am (kind of) the old school type....

I have been told that doing this (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=277438&postcount=5), is a NO NO.

There's not a thing wrong with that position. The QR and axle is higher than the bottom bracket and shielded by the crank at the least, and your leg too more than half the time. Something would have to take out the crank/bottom bracket and possibly your leg before it touches that QR. The QR shouldn't be so loose that brushing it against something would loosen the lever either... especially one that needs to keep the rear wheel in place on chromed horizontal dropouts. It's not like the lever is sticking out to the side ready to grap on branches, etc.

On a side note, I have seen clueless riders ride on partially closed QRs. I once ran into a guy on a nice bike with both front and rear QRs sticking out 45 degrees from the fully closed position. I tried to say in a nice way that he was a dumbass and was endangering himself, the levers needed to be closed flat, that there is an over center design in his QRs, etc., but he told me go to hell... oh well, :bike: crash if you want to, I don't care.

[stevep]

campy or shimano.
all the rest are junk.

[Steelhead]

Salsa Flip Offs.....

[djg]

Rather have a $100 bottle of red//// :beer:

Not to derail the conversation, but what would your choice be?

As with skewers, I find myself balking at that level, which no longer hits the really famous labels anyway. More and more, even the things I'm putting away are between 20 and 40 bucks. Last night, we had a lovely Worthy that, even at the restaurant's price, was only 55 bucks (I can get it locally at about half that).

So maybe a set of DA skewers and two bottles of David Bruce Pinot?