Ti skewers

[kramnnim]

I've been using Tune skewers, the front is made of aluminum...

https://www.eightyonespices.com.au/p...4-road-skewers

[soulspinner]

My light bike has Zipp ti skewers and they have some 6000 miles on them. Not even a blip. 85 grams(pair) so not superlight.

[weiwentg]

Originally Posted by BRad704

I’ve used a set of Bontrager Ti skewers for 2 years now with no issues. They are about 100g (iirc) lighter than stock Bontrager. That’s almost a quarter of a pound, if your super into grams.


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Most external cam steel QR. skewers probably weigh in at 100-120g. Standard titanium skewers probably are 50-60g, afaik. Are you comparing to non-QR skewers?

[BRad704]

Originally Posted by weiwentg

Most external cam steel QR. skewers probably weigh in at 100-120g. Standard titanium skewers probably are 50-60g, afaik. Are you comparing to non-QR skewers?

This is what i was referring to from memory. Looks like the difference is more like 60g.




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[pdonk]

I used both ringle twisters and cams for years, until pieces other than the rod broke. No issues.

Have ti enve skewers on one bike, they work fine, just don't do much for me aesthetically.

[zap]

Use Salsa and original Specialized Ti skewers on our rim brake tandem since '94.

Single bikes currently rocking Bontrager and Bold Ti skewers.

No problems whatsoever.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by BRad704

I’ve used a set of Bontrager Ti skewers for 2 years now with no issues. They are about 100g (iirc) lighter than stock Bontrager. That’s almost a quarter of a pound, if your super into grams.


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2 powerbars weigh more..3 ounces on a gizmo that holds your (front too!!) wheel onto the bike..

If they are as reliable, but often 'light' things are not..100 grams...on a 'light' rider and bike that weighs 75,000 grams...

[BRad704]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

2 powerbars weigh more..3 ounces on a gizmo that holds your (front too!!) wheel onto the bike..

If they are as reliable, but often 'light' things are not..100 grams...on a 'light' rider and bike that weighs 75,000 grams...

Oh I totally get that. I'm not a WW, I picked these up here because they were cool. I'm not even using them lately because I have Scope skewers in my Scope wheels.

[weiwentg]

Originally Posted by BRad704

This is what i was referring to from memory. Looks like the difference is more like 60g.




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Makes sense. The standard steel skewer on the right was an internal cam, and those are heavier. That said, we've already discussed here that they produce greater clamping force.

[kingpin75s]

For an average rider, my experience is that there are no issues with a Ti skewer spindle. I am not a Clyde so cannot speak for the experience of the big guys.

That said, I like skewers with a solid lever/cam etc. so I do not go for the lightest overall combination.

The old 85g Zipp Speed Weaponry skewers that have already been referenced in this thread are my favorites along with the Hadley skewers.

[biker72]

50 grams difference is almost 1.8oz. I think I'd stick with steel.

Sorta like looking for the lowest bidder for your heart surgery. Not something I want to skimp on.

[Robot870]

Light skewers are a bad idea - Ive tested them all and nothing compares to a set of Dura-Aces and they last forever........Lightweights are flexy and will fail eventually!

[jtbadge]

Shimano Dura-Ace skewers are as strong as anything and only 127g/set. Don't settle for flimsy ti.

[Mark McM]

Originally Posted by Robot870

Light skewers are a bad idea - Ive tested them all and nothing compares to a set of Duraces and they last forever........Lightweights are flexy and will fail eventually!

Have you had a skewer fail? I've used a variety of "traditional" and ultra-light skewers, and maybe I'm just lucky, but after over a 100,000 miles, I've never had one fail.

[David in Maine]

I've used the same Bontrager ti skewers pictured above. The rear skewer wouldn't hold the rim in place if I stood to stomp up a hill (I don't put down massive power ). I though the front was OK but on 2 occasions I heard some creaking that I thought was the headset. When I got home, I realized that the front quick release had loosened and the wheel was being held by lawyer lips. The clamp side was still clamped close, but the opposite nut worked it's way loose over time. After the second time I replaced with Campy.

David