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DT Swiss RWS Skewer
Product DescriptionThis RWS Thru Bolt w/Aluminum Lever is the latest version of DT's RWS technology. Where the standard RWS Thru Bolt uses a carbon reinforced plastic lever arm, you'll get a lever made from machined aluminum here. The weight is exactly the same, and you'll perhaps get more durability in the event of a crash with these alloy bits, not to mention the appeal of the more sculpted look.RWS stands for Ratchet Wheelmounting System. It has the look of a quick release (minus the springs), but in place of a lever attached to a cam, there's a lever attached to a bolt head. Turn the lever clockwise to tighten. When there is sufficient resistance (15nm), stop turning. Press the red button to position the lever in a place where it won't get knocked around. You're done, and the benefits are pretty obvious. It provides up to 50% greater clamping force than with a conventional quick release, which can be a great thing when riding a disc brake in front as it will resist the twisting forces better. And, they make it super easy to pop your wheels off your bike. The oversized shafts are high-strength, light weight 7075 aluminum, as are the lever arms. Want it off? Just start turning the lever counter-clockwise to loosen. The DT Swiss RWS Thru Bolt w/ Aluminum Lever is available to fit three hub configurations -- Front 9x100mm, Rear 10x135mm, Rear 12x142mm (Syntace X-12 type). The weights are as follows: 49g (front 9 x 100) 63g (rear 10 x 135.)
User Reviews 
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PeT Date Reviewed: May 23, 2012 Strengths: Can crank it down so that the wheel is clamped tight even in Ti dropouts. Intuitive function Weaknesses: Sort of expensive, maybe not necessary with steel or aluminum dropouts. Bottom Line:
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Hutch3637
a Cross Country Rider
from NY Date Reviewed: January 13, 2012 Strengths: Keep wheel in drop outs very tight. Won't come loose like regular QR systems. Takes the guess work out of how tight, tight should be. Weaknesses: Haven't had any yet but if you over torque it you could strip it due to the way the RWS system works. Maybe the plastic handle if hit on a rock. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Similar Products Used: Regular QR 
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mountainbikeloco
a Cross Country Rider
from Bay Area Date Reviewed: August 11, 2011 Strengths: very stiff and easy to use Weaknesses: the little red bolt that holds the lever on is brittle. Broke mine after 2.5 years of heavy use, but DT swiss sent me another assembly with no questions asked. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: chunky dirt and rocks Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $55.00 Purchased At: pricepoint Similar Products Used: tons of cam type skewers Bike Setup: BLT with an X0 drive train rolling i9s
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ssjohn
a Cross Country Rider
from Asheville, NC, USA Date Reviewed: July 25, 2011 Strengths: Stiff, Excellent clamping force, durable. Weaknesses: Price! For the money the whole thing should be made of metal. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pisgah Duration Product Used: 2 Years Purchased At: Somewhere in Grand J Similar Products Used: Shimano LX, XT, Salsa, no name stuff. Bike Setup: Soma 4one5 single speed with horizontal drop outs.
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Kr1x
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: June 16, 2011 Strengths: Good clamping force, easier to use than QR. Stiffens front end noticeably. Weaknesses: None found Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: came with E2200 whee Similar Products Used: QR Standard, maxel light, ect. Bike Setup: XC/AM
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VA Kona
a Cross Country Rider
from Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA Date Reviewed: November 3, 2010 Strengths: Stiffens up front end. Easy to get on and off. Weaknesses: Plastic handle vulnerable to impacts. Expensive. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Porcupine Rim, Moab, Utah, USA Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: QBP Similar Products Used: Standard QRs Bike Setup: 2010 Trek FuelEX 9.8, w/ Fox 32 fork and custom 27.5" front wheel : D 
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leggit
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: July 8, 2010 Strengths: Look nice?? Weaknesses: The crap plastic levers that strip easily. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Switzerland!!! Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: Came with bike Similar Products Used: Shimano Bike Setup: Spec Stumpy Carbon Pro 2008
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Bonkler
a Cross Country Rider
from Hurley, NY Date Reviewed: June 27, 2010 Strengths: Looks nice Weaknesses: Plastic crap engagement fails just like everyone else's and torx backup removal point straight-up snapped off. Product is not up to the task of regular removal and installation Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $55.00 Purchased At: speedgoat Similar Products Used: No other RWS type products exist. Other skewers used: Salsa, Hope, Sette Bike Setup: Blur LT, DT 5.1D wheelset
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opus3
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas Date Reviewed: May 24, 2010 Strengths: Looks Good Weaknesses: Horrible design rear wheel came off while rolling over a small rock garden. Not able to get a feel for how tight it is when installing unlike a standard lever type skewer. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Bike Setup: S-Works SL Enduro
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poosa
a Weekend Warrior
from victoria Australia Date Reviewed: May 12, 2010 Strengths: keeps things tight, larger diameter axle is stiffer. stands out in a crowd. Weaknesses: gouges out dropouts, plastic ratchet is just plain stupid, slow to do up and undo, pricey. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Creesy climb Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: on line Similar Products Used: regular dt swiss skewers, mavic, shimano. Bike Setup: Merida hard tail, reba fork, full xt driveline, dt wheels
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vigla2002
a Cross Country Rider
from Greece Date Reviewed: October 28, 2009 Strengths: easy to use Weaknesses: Plastic Lever, ratchet mechanism rounded on first use!!!!! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $56.00 Purchased At: Jenson USA Similar Products Used: normal QR, DT Swiss, Shimano Bike Setup: All Mountain
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CJA
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: October 28, 2009 Strengths: Looks nice Weaknesses: Plastic 'ratchet' mechanism rounded almost immediately Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $50.00 Similar Products Used: Hope, Specialized, Shimano QR Bike Setup: PACE RC405
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burnout
a Weekend Warrior
from Barcelona (Catalunya) Date Reviewed: September 28, 2009 Strengths: Good looking Weaknesses: Plastic Lever Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: anyone Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: RedBarnBicycles Similar Products Used: Standard Quick Release Bike Setup: SC Nomad Mk1, full of good stuff
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wilsonblur
a Weekend Warrior
from Heidelberg, Germany Date Reviewed: September 21, 2009 Strengths: Stiff, easy to use, well constructed, easy to install, makes a huge difference riding. I can't believe I didn't make this change years ago. Weaknesses: none that I can see except they are pricey and not all hubs can be upgraded to the 9mm front and 10mm rear Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Neustad Red Dot Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $150.00 Purchased At: AEBike Similar Products Used: Shimano, Salsa, Velo Max, and a bunch of no name skeweres Bike Setup: Intense 5.5, Fox TALAS 140mm, Hugi 240 hubs, 717 rims, RF cranks, and a bunch of other good stuff.
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LowLow
a Weekend Warrior
from Glendale, CA Date Reviewed: January 6, 2009 Strengths: Strength, ease of use, reliability. Weaknesses: Over-priced. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Similar Products Used: Various other skewers.
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