Bike with no skewers, not sure why?

[SeanScott]

I was riding with a friend today who was on a new Pinarello f10. He flatted out and when we went to change the tube the bike had no skewers. He realized that he did not bring the tool to remove the wheel. None of our multi tools had a big enough allen wrench to get the wheel off. I don't understand why a bike company would complicate something that is so simple. I also don't understand why a bike company would make someone carry special tools.
Sorry for the rant but it just seems absurd.
best thing I learned at design school
K.I.S.S - keep it simple stupid

[dancinkozmo]

why ?

$$$$$

thats why

[sales guy]

The Enve Gravel fork uses an allen key to remove the thru axle. You can of course BUY a thru axle skewer. Formula and DT are the only ones who offer a replacement for that tho. And both are kind of pricey for what it is. $45 for a DT.

[dustyrider]

Because marginal gains is the difference between success and failure!

[hobbanero]

but think of how sleek it looks sitting on the side of the road. I have the same complaint about my new MTB, but I always carry a multitool when mountain biking. But why does looking sleek matter on an MTB?

[biker72]

Some of the 2018 Specialized models have these too. Takes a 5mm allen.
We've progressed from quick release to slow release.....

[buddybikes]

Think we should go back to 15MM nut - that would be strong enough

Wing nuts were fun however

[Bostic]

I had these Control Tech skewers in the mid 90’s that used a 5mm Allen key. Looks like they have not changed much over the years from this image from Universal Cycles.

[sales guy]

Originally Posted by Bostic

I had these Control Tech skewers in the mid 90’s that used a 5mm Allen key. Looks like they have not changed much over the years from this image from Universal Cycles.

I'm sold quite a few set in the last 2 years! They still work great for people who want to shave every gram possible. And yeah, they are pretty much the same as from the 90's.

[elliott]

Thru axles on disc brake bikes simplify things in multiple regards. Carry a 6mm l-wrench and prepare for the future. Or you can get thru axle skewers that have a lever and can be removed by hand just like a QR.

Just wait until you need to fix a flat on the road and try to install a tube on a tubeless specific rim/tire. Good luck

[FlashUNC]

Who doesn't carry a multi tool on a ride?

Thru axle is mo Betta for disc.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Originally Posted by FlashUNC

Who doesn't carry a multi tool on a ride?

Thru axle is mo Betta for disc.

+1 That's just user error.

I spec'd Paragon skewers on my second thru axle bike as I like the sleekness without the lever. You can use a 5mm hex (thread end), 6mm hex (head end) or 12mm flat (head end).



If one wants a thru axle with a lever you can buy one.

[AngryScientist]

it's a good reminder that even if you don't consider yourself a capable mechanic, anyone who rides bicycles seriously and over a 10 minute walk from their home should have an understanding of basic, common field repairs.

as a workaround - i always carry the small park patch kit that's about the size of a quarter. has bailed me out a number of times when i go through more than one tube on the road. of course, you can patch a tube without removing the wheel from the bike if you needed to in a pinch.

[charliedid]

I'd say...with disc thru-axle bikes, get used to it. Many of the bikes I have seen for 2018 are spec'd with 6mm heads. Probably nicer on the bearing races.

Except for quick change race wheels, do we really need QR wheels?

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by charliedid

Except for quick change race wheels, do we really need QR wheels?

sure is easier for me. my bike is in the hatch of my jeep all the time with the front wheel off, and on my fork mounted roof rack pretty often too.

you wont see me buying a bike that doesnt use a standard QR wheelset anytime soon, but my needs and wants may be different than others.