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Submitted by
ace
a Cross Country Rider
from canada/korea
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | watershed | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | lite..easy to close and open | | Weaknesses: | none | | Bike Setup: | litespeed | | Bottom Line: | compared to one in the rear wheel..which i don't know what it is..it's really easy to use it./
no force needed to close or open...and large logo makes sure that everyone notices that i put tons of money into my bike...ha... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roger
a Cross Country Rider
from Spokane, WA USA
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Lakeshore Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Strengths: | Good reviews on MtbReview.com | | Weaknesses: | Strength. Feel. Safety. Function. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano XT, LX, XTR, 600, & TiSticks. | | Bike Setup: | 98 Schwinn Homegrown All-Mountain 4-Banger with Marzocchi Z.1 Bomber. | | Bottom Line: | These are the only skewers that have ever broken on me. Fortunately it happened when I put the wheel on. The function and feel is lame. When I closed them they would pop back out. I played with the tension a lot and I never felt confident they would stay clamped. The bike dealer warrantied them but said the Ti skewers were not strong enough and gave me steel instead. They worked just as poorly and I replaced them with Shimano LX. The Shimano LX skewers have been on the bike since the Summer of 99 and have worked flawlessly. I would love to replace them if I could find a trick set of skewers that work as good as the Shimanos. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a
from Colchester
Date Reviewed: July 15, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | jensonusa.com | | Strengths: | titanium | | Weaknesses: | Kore sucks | | Bottom Line: | Everything I have ever bought by kore has sucked and this is not exception, yea it looks cool, but it is a piece of crap, don't buy it there is a reason kore has all there stuff on closout | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mister T.
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: April 24, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint.com | | Strengths: | Cool cnc logo on the lever, nice feel. Easy in and out. No need to force, hence the delrin washer for "easy" entry and release... | | Weaknesses: | None, if you don't force like a monkey to put them on! | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano XT | | Bottom Line: | This is a quote i took from Kore
"Delrin Washer
For smooth operation and easy opening and closing"
HELLO, i don't understand why people have cracked the the delrin washer, honestly, use common sence. geese I agree, go see you're mechanic to smack you in the head...
These skewers are awesome, i don't have a problem, they hold perfectly. Only flaw, i couldn't get them red. But still they rock | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charles
a Cross Country Rider
from Mountain View, CA, US
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | PricePoint | | Strengths: | Looks cool | | Weaknesses: | Came loose, lost my wheel! | | Similar Products Used: | Mavic, Salsa, Shimano | | Bike Setup: | Seven Sola | | Bottom Line: | I purchased these when the plastic piece off my front Mavic skewer got ripped off during a crash. I thought they were fine until I put my front wheel on top of the car for the trip down to Sea Otter 2002. I've put a lot wheels on top of cars, but this is the first time a wheel came off after the trip from Mountain View to Monterey. The car wasn't going that fast and there wasn't that much of a wind. Suffice to say, I spent Saturday running around trying to find a replacement wheel so that I could ride my XC race on Sunday. I got a Paul Components hub, and had a wheel built by Sun-Ringle. I had to drive to Joselyns in Monterey to pick up my Salsa skewers that are a tried a true design that are working fine. Now I have an extra Kore and a Mavic rear skewer. I should have read the reviews that said the Kore's come loose. At least I wasn't riding when they came loose! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a
from Detroit
Date Reviewed: February 3, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Very Strong...Light...Look sweet | | Weaknesses: | None..as far as the plastic piece breaking..I dodn't think these other fools know how to tighten skewers...mild preassure is all thats needed..I do alot of freeriding, and xc and have NEVER had one problem..and I take my wheels off almost every day..that's ALOT of skewer use... | | Similar Products Used: | Salsa,Shimano super heavy crap.. | | Bike Setup: | It's big, it's rigid, and it's name is Dave...Frame by Kona | | Bottom Line: | These are great rplacement skewers..IF you break ANYTHING on these...Goto your lbs ,and let the mechanic smack you in the head, and show you the PROPER way to tighten a skewer...IF you thinkyour wheels are wobbly and the skewer isn't holding tight...Check your wheels...Chances are you have some loose spokes.. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
1500MPG
a
from Michigan
Date Reviewed: December 31, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$18.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint | | Strengths: | Looks | | Weaknesses: | Plastic cam follower on non-release side cracked on both my front and back skewers after 1 year of use. I don't want my wheels comming off at speed! | | Bottom Line: | I don't know why this product has a 4.2x rating, it's crap. Sure it looks good but I want something that lasts. I have Shimano plain jane skewers that are 15 years old and still going. Now I've got some KORE paperweights unless I can machine out some aluminumn replacements for the plastic crap cam followers. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Cross Country Rider
from Central Florida
Date Reviewed: June 27, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Looks | | Weaknesses: | Plastic pieces | | Similar Products Used: | Coda | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Cadd3, Race Face Cranks and seat post, Chris King hubs,Bontrager Mustang rims, Time ATAC Carbons, Flight Gel seat | | Bottom Line: | The price and looks is what really attracted me to these but I would not buy them again. The plastic piece broke on the rear. Bottom line is you get what you paid for. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Boston
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Strengths: | Machined Logo | | Weaknesses: | Do not stay tight! They don't seem to lock when you close them. | | Similar Products Used: | Some cheap brand. | | Bike Setup: | Products Skewered:
Front: Noleen Crosslink Smart Shock & White Industries Hub
Rear: Shimano LX 9 Speed Hub | | Bottom Line: | The first time that I rode with these, I went to remove my front wheel to put my bike on my roof racks, and the skewer had loosened to the point that I could almost take the wheel off without opening it. I then checked the rear skewer and it was the same deal!
I am switching back to the old cheapies that I had on my last bike that worked, reliably, for over 6 years!
I have to give one chili for the safety factor. I have seen the effects a faulty front skewer can have on a person's face and teeth, ant let me tell you, it ain't pretty!
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Submitted by
beer istastey
a Cross Country Rider
from columbia, south cackalaky
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | price point | | Strengths: | machined logo. super sassy looks, lightweight | | Weaknesses: | it doesn't hold the wheel firm enough | | Similar Products Used: | xt's, no name stock shimano's | | Bike Setup: | crossrides, xt's on bonty's asm | | Bottom Line: | these skewers are worse than the ones that came with my crossrides. even the stock shimano's do a better job(even both are heavier). the stupid things rotate even after insane amounts of pressure closing them. thanks to these poor excuses for skewers, i now have drop outs that have been grinded away on both my fork and bike. remember, there is a reason these are 20 bucks at price point. maybe i received a bad set of front and rear, but i do know one thing: i'm never going to use them again. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick
a Racer
from Niskayuna, NY
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Look sweet, hold the wheel on, light...they do what they are designed to do, what more can you ask? | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano | | Bike Setup: | '98 K2/Proflex 3000 Full suspension w/ noleen ELT, shimano hubs | | Bottom Line: | For the price i got on Price Point ($20) they are the best skewer for your buck. Cro-Mo/Ti axles, look cool (big and burly, with KORE machined in), flip on and off smoothly, hold the wheel on. They won't make you go any faster, but i guess if your wheels fall off, you wouldn't be going very fast. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from Louisville,KY
Date Reviewed: January 24, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Well made, and designed. Good cam action. Light & strong. | | Weaknesses: | Havent found one yet. | | Bike Setup: | Spooky Pit Boss. Marzocchi Z1 X-Fly100. Race Face NextLP,BB,HS. Kore Elite seat post, Stem, riser bars. XT drivetrain. Sun Rhino LT laced to King's | | Bottom Line: | I ride about everything from city to trails, but i do it all with a free spirit. Had these on for a year and no trouble. I like big hits and tight single track, so i beat on these real good. No problems, say no more! and by the way chicks dig them! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a Cross Country Rider
from Kansas City, MO
Date Reviewed: December 27, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | everything you need | | Similar Products Used: | old ringle | | Bike Setup: | Cris king hubs with Kore elite qr's in black | | Bottom Line: | these are the closest thing to my stock shimano's only weigh a fraction as much. They have hard clamping that keeps your wheels on when you most need it. They are very trick looking and super light.
Thumbs up!! for these qr's | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Noks
a
from University Place, WA
Date Reviewed: December 7, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Capital Forest | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | Shop I worked at | | Strengths: | good price (for steel skewers at least) | | Weaknesses: | Plastic piece broke in 2, making it useless. | | Similar Products Used: | Salsa, Control Tech | | Bike Setup: | Stumpy set up for trials | | Bottom Line: | IT looks like a lot of people have had good luck with these things, i did for a while until now. I have landed on them pretty hard a couple times, but i'm usung a good old shimno lx one now. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a
from Neenah, Wi
Date Reviewed: November 26, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Keeps my pretty wheels on tight! Saves my egg from cracking! | | Weaknesses: | No problemo | | Similar Products Used: | Salsas | | Bottom Line: | I have about $4500 in vested in my ride. Ain't about to let it hit the ground from a wheel coming off. Second cracking my head again like my old skewers failed. Kore has the right stuff in their Elite skewers. I should of had these a long time ago. Buy them period. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jamie M.
a Downhiller
from HB Ca, USA
Date Reviewed: November 1, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Jacks | | Strengths: | Smooth | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Salsa | | Bike Setup: | Intense Uzi, White bro hubs, Kore Elite Quick releases | | Bottom Line: | What can you say about QR's, if they dont hold your wheel on straight-trash them, Kore QRs are solid. No worrys,They are very precisly built witha strong cam action. If your buying Kore, go for the ELITE models. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DAN
a
from NEW JERSEY
Date Reviewed: October 13, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | NICELY MACHINED AND BEAUTIFUL LOOKING | | Weaknesses: | BROKE FIRST PAIR AFTER 1 RIDE. DONT HOLD MY WHEEL TIGHT ENOUGH. | | Similar Products Used: | MAVIC | | Bike Setup: | RALEIGH M800, SID, XT, CROSSRIDES | | Bottom Line: | VERY NICE LOOKING AND MIGHT BE BETTER FOR SOMEONE ELSES BIKE.
I HAVE A BRAND NEW NEVER SEEN A BIKE REPLACEMENT SET IN BLACK ANYBODY WANT EM E-MAIL ME | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Neal
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | best quick release made! | | Weaknesses: | zero | | Similar Products Used: | Salsa | | Bike Setup: | Kore qr's through nuke hubs | | Bottom Line: | I bought these Elite Quick releases over two years ago. Had Salsas before but didn't compare to the Kores. The Kore Elites are smoother and have a better locked feel. They are so nicely made they look like jewelry.
K=kore
O=offers
R=rad
E= equiptment | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Racer
from Grand Rapids MI
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Please singletrack | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Elite QR's are perfect | | Weaknesses: | Ti Suspension QR's--washer broke | | Similar Products Used: | Kore Ti QR's, Salsas | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz heckler/ R. Shox, all Kore goodies | | Bottom Line: | I bought Salsa QR's about 4 years ago, they were OK but kept coming loose, so I bought Kore's Ti QRs, I broke the washer in half about three years ago, Kore replaced it with no problem. I upgraded to the Kore Elite QR's, (not shown in picture above) now I wished I had bought these to begin with. I was told the "delrin cup washer is undestructable" that was three years ago and they were right! MY Elites are still going strong!!!!!!!!!! If they ever do break now, I will buy Kore Elites again but not purple this time. Kudos to kore for a fine QR. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike chen wei han
a Weekend Warrior
from alor setar,kedah,malaysia
Date Reviewed: May 26, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Mike Chen's VIP only! | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Great products.
Lightweight.
Great anodized finish!!
Great clamping power. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | shimano LX,XT | | Bike Setup: | mongoose carbon fiber/aluminium | | Bottom Line: | GReat products!!
Value for money.
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Submitted by
brad
a Cross Country Rider
from il
Date Reviewed: February 11, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | oakmont | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | look good, keep the wheel on | | Weaknesses: | the delrin washer split on the front | | Similar Products Used: | control tech, all shimanos | | Bike Setup: | santa cruz superlight w/ mostly lx/xt mix
sid xc - ct2 bars and post / white-hugi wheelset | | Bottom Line: | good cam action, secure fit, that is until the delrin washer on the front started to split after about 6 months. the washer is now completely destroyed and kore is being a pain about replacing it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matthew
a Cross Country Rider
from vienna va usa
Date Reviewed: February 11, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | gros ventre | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | seem bombproof. i hardly remember when i even got these things. seems you cant go wrong with KORE stuff. | | Weaknesses: | anodization is starting to fade (after 3 years) | | Similar Products Used: | stock shimano | | Bottom Line: | great value, great investment. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy T
a Racer
from morr, NJ
Date Reviewed: January 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | chimney rock | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Strong, look incredible. | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | XT skewers. Salsa skewers. | | Bike Setup: | IBIS with pretty things, wheels= bontrager valients w/ck hubs and DT revolution spokes. | | Bottom Line: | I really didn't like how the salsa's looked (cheezy) and they didn't feel quite as solid to me as the KORE elite did. Overall you get what you pay for, perhaps the best XC skewers around... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Brandosy
a Weekend Warrior
from Beverly, MA.
Date Reviewed: January 6, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: |
Everest roll | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
strong, no BS | | Weaknesses: |
price was when I bought them, now they are realistic | | Similar Products Used: |
Ringle twisters-junk, salsas-ok but rod pulled out | | Bike Setup: |
konakula,kore stem,kore bars,maxxis,wtb,xtr | | Bottom Line: | What can you say about QRs. these Elite QRs are by far better than all the rest and i should know. I went and bought the other ones first. The kores are machined well and you can feel the clamping power. They have never come loose in over two years of hard service! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pup
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: December 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
911 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Light I suppose | | Weaknesses: |
Expensive
Rear skewer self-destructed almost immediately | | Similar Products Used: |
Salsa flip-offs (great!)
Specialized stock skewer | | Bike Setup: |
FSR, Real/Valiant wheel | | Bottom Line: | This is for the KORE Ti QR:The rear skewer started to self destruct almost immediately. It would not grip the rear dropout, and began eating away and sanding off the knurling there as well. Very soon, every time I put serious torque on the rear wheel, it would rip out of the dropout altogether and pull forward.Tightening the skewer did not help either, and the plastic bit under the cam quickly fell apart (split in half). I had to re-file the knurls into the face of my rear dropout. Bleah. I had an extra Salsa Flip-off so I put that on and havent had a moments trouble since. One chili since the front skewer seems to have worked fine. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary Marcus
a Weekend Warrior
from Sant Cruz, Ca
Date Reviewed: November 27, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Excellant workmanship | | Similar Products Used: |
Salsa | | Bottom Line: | I had salsas for about a year and a half, good skewers but I felt the cam action was a little weak compared to my friends Kore Elite skewers. So I got some last Christmas, these are definetly much better built and stronger as well. I would go with the kores if un decided | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marc
a Weekend Warrior
from SF, CA
Date Reviewed: October 11, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Light weight,
Great Grip | | Bike Setup: |
Santa Cruz Heckler
XTR | | Bottom Line: | Love em!!! Have never had any problems and they are a great improvement over the XTR skewers I had. It's one of those products that you don't appreciate unless you have had skewer problems.
I had also had great experiences with the Kore customer service dept, as well. Props to Kore!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawn
a Cross-Country Rider
from Albuquerque
Date Reviewed: October 5, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
FingerLakes Trail - Mt Morris, NY | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Great Finish
Better than Mavic
Light Weight (compared to Mavic) | | Weaknesses: |
None that I can think of | | Similar Products Used: |
Mavic, XT | | Bike Setup: |
GT Avalanche w/Z-2
Mavic Crosslinks
Kore Stem, Bar, Skewers
Thudbuster Seatpost
R-XTR, F-LX, Shift/Brake-LX
Wellgo Pedals
Ti-Race Liberator Saddle | | Bottom Line: | I purchased the Mavic Crosslinks about 3 months ago and the crummy skewers that came with them were heavy and the front broke. Looked at Salsa and Syncros, but settled on the Kore. Very light with an excellent design and finish. They have a strong clamping action compared to what I have used in the past, and Kore Kustomer Service was excellent in sending out a rear replacement nut with the chromoly insert. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Martin Schmit
a Downhiller
from Gaithersburg, MD
Date Reviewed: May 28, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
sceinic pass | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
very well machined
strong clamping
better than stock XTR | | Similar Products Used: |
XTR, Salsa | | Bottom Line: | I have the Elites in Black. I have had others that don't compare. check them out at your LBS. they work perfect for me! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross-Country Rider
from Brooklyn, NY
Date Reviewed: May 23, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Light, Strong, Excellent Finish | | Weaknesses: |
None | | Similar Products Used: |
XTR | | Bike Setup: |
Rhygin Juke SS Frame
Full XTR w/Rapid Rise Rear Derailleur
Cane Creek SS WAMs
'97 Judy SL Shock
Moxey Suspension Seatpost
Kore Elite Stem
Chris King Headset
Titec 118 Bars
Time ATAC Ti Pedals | | Bottom Line: | Needed skewers for a new set of Cane Creek SS WAMs. Kept the XTR skewers on my old wheels to use them as a second set.Looked at the competition and based on how pleased I've been with my KORE Elite Stem, decided to spring for their skewers.They work better than the XTR skewers on my old wheels. The levers are plenty wide and easy to release and tighten with no need to put massive pressure on them for a secure fit!The finish is very nice! Powdercoated aluminum with ETCHED graphics. I got Silver to match my stem and frame, so I see the graphics only if I'm looking! Very refreshing compared with the sceaming logos of other components.They're a bit expensive, but the best I've seen or used and the best is never cheap!5 Chilis | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Glenn
a Cross-Country Rider
from Concord Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 8, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Brookston loop | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Light
Stong
Nice welds
Stiff | | Weaknesses: |
pricey | | Similar Products Used: |
Syncros | | Bike Setup: |
Intense | | Bottom Line: | I have a short 90mmm long stem that I use on my down hill bike now. its as stiff as I need it as were my syncros stem slipped. overall pricey but worth it compared to other stems I tried. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BJ
a Weekend Warrior
from flagstaff Az
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Bottom Line: | The Kore QR's ROCK! No problems after 2 years of total abuse. My budy's front wheel came off using the Salsa QR's, I'll stick with Kore! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron Wright
a Cross-Country Rider
from Glenelg, MD
Date Reviewed: April 3, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
singletrack south | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
feel good, looks great, and stays close | | Weaknesses: |
none so far | | Similar Products Used: |
Salsa, Ringle | | Bike Setup: |
GT with Sid | | Bottom Line: | The Kore Elite QR's have the most positive closing action of all the aftermarket QR's I have owned. They are extra wide for more clamping power | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RoCo
a Weekend Warrior
from Tacoma, WA
Date Reviewed: March 29, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Easy to use: Secure | | Weaknesses: |
Don't make good bottle openers | | Similar Products Used: |
Salsa | | Bottom Line: | These skewers are very comfortable. It's easy to figure out when they closed. They have a more secure feel than the Salsa's I run on my XC bike. They may not be as flashy as the Salsa's, but I'd trust them more when it comes to staying closed. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chuck nelson
a weekend warrior
from santa cruz, ca
Date Reviewed: February 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Rip, tear and laserate!!!! these Elite QRs shread!! No problems, well built, the best i have seen. my friend had problems with his other brand QRs so he switched to kore- best choice i ever made 100 flamers | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake McNeil
a racer
from Lyon, France
Date Reviewed: January 29, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
SWEEEEEEEEEEEET is all I can say about my KORE Elite Quickreleases. They don't look like the picture, I quess those are the cheaper models. Where i live, theres lots of mud. The Quickreleases open and close without any problems. they are smooth and lock great. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a downhiller
from
Date Reviewed: January 13, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have used the Kore ?? with titanium axle. Theese skewers sucks. They came open when I rode my bike. I returned them to the shop where I bought them and got the hopes instead. Theese skewers are the best I´ve ever tried. Looks much better too. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shaun Van
a cross-country rider
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: January 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
They look pretty cool, of course, light too. 1 little problem, no matter how much I tighten the Skewers, somehow it was still able to turn around, I dont know if I can blame it on Titaniums, or maybe it just the design, maybe all Skewers are like this too, but the end of the day, no big problems. My wheels have never fall out(yet). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Billy Denneson
a cross-country rider
from Altoona, Pa.
Date Reviewed: December 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the Kore Elite QR's (not pictured) about six months ago. What an improvement just over the ones pictured here that came on my bike. The standard QR's worked fine but the Elites are much stronger. They also have a very smooth cam action. If you are buying , I suggest spending the extra 25 bucks and go to the Elites. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake
a cross-country rider
from Blacksburg,VA
Date Reviewed: December 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got the basic Kore skewers a few years ago. They stay locked up well and are pretty light but I think that the locking mechanism is pretty poor. I use a roof rack and have a hard time getting a good clamp with the skewer on the rack. There is way too much friction in the locking mechanism (it isn't dirty or anything). I actually had a wheel fly off on the highway a few weeks ago, no damage though, I was lucky. They were recently ripped off and so I am shopping for new skewers but I don't think that I will get these again. They are just a little too minimalist if you are going to take the wheel on or off a lot. If the only thing you need a QR for is changing flats then these are pretty good. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeramy Collins
a downhiller
from
Date Reviewed: December 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
What can I say, I have the Quick releases that have the Titanium axles. They have a strong clamping force that keeps my wheels put through the rugged terrain. They are super light. Mine are a little scratched up, so I will be switching from Purple to Black on my next bike. Great for the price and perform excellant | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kim Stewart
a cross-country rider
from Georgetown, Ont.
Date Reviewed: December 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I use the Kore Elites on two of my bikes.I have had them for about two years without any hassles.They have a very smooth locking action that secures the wheels very well. I also use the Elite Stem. Both these products are very well designed. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Ward
a cross-country rider
from Kansas City
Date Reviewed: November 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Yup, you didn't think we rode bikes here did ya, not much to say about skewers so i just using up the words required. Kore Elites ROCK!!!!! I have two sets for over two years on each with no problems at all. they work just like day one and have a nice feel. Oh I used one to take my tire off yesterday and saved me from a 16 mile hike. Very nice product.I also have the Kore Elite stem #1 in my book but thats another reveiw. keep up the great products | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary Richardson
a cross-country rider
from Dover,NJ
Date Reviewed: October 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
kore kore kore kore kore ya ayayayayayaya!!! black elites on my black moho kicks butt, no problems at all for over two years. riden three times a week seriously through all terrain, there bad!!!!! saw kore at the races last year, cool dudes great company.ya ya ya ya ya ya ya | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean Swanson
a downhiller
from Waterloo, WI.
Date Reviewed: October 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
YA MAN!! I sport the killer Elite QRs. NO Problems in mud or snow! They look awsom with the logo cut into the handle, unlike some of the cheasy ones out there that now put there logos on by screening them on, problem is it scratches off. KUDOs fo Kore for that idea. I also have the new Kore Elite Rim. very nice all around rim with kore graphics. hey MTBR didnt have a place to put that review. New Products takes too long. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jack LIs
a cross-country rider
from Oshawa, ONTARIO, CANADA
Date Reviewed: October 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I had the KORE screwers on my bike for about 4 years now... Right now i had put them on my new bike....I guess they are pretty good cause they outlasted my old bike... I never had any problems with them, and i ride pretty hard, a lot of singletrack with water crossings and mud.... They never become loose, and i do check them before every ride... All i say is that if you are looking for reliable set of good looking screwers that don't weight a ton, get them... THEY ARE GREAT!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike McCormick
a weekend warrior
from Arlington, Texas
Date Reviewed: October 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These skewers are cool. No problems with my Elite skewers in the mud either. I have the Black ones with the CNC logo cut into the handles. They clamp down hard every time and the handles are the right lenght and not too long like the Salsas skewers, which might catch on things. These come highly recommended! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Austino Guduchi
a cross-country rider
from Bradford Penn.-Italy
Date Reviewed: August 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got the kore SS. skewers on my LS Hiwassee, I sold them and upgraded to the Kore Elite Skewers, They are much better built and have a wider handle for more power when clamping. I use them alot without any problems. You people having problems with the cheaper kore skewers need to upgrade to the Kore Elite skewers. You will notice a differance, especially with a TI frame. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan
a weekend warrior
from Isla Vista, CA
Date Reviewed: July 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These KORE skewers are not reliable. They were stock on my GT LTS-1, and I have had them for about a year. I did not have any problems with them until my few last rides where the rear skewer tends to loosen up when I go downhill. One time my rear wheel was so loose that if I had made a jump or ridden over a bump, I do not know what would have happened. I would not recommend these skewers, and I am considering Salsa skewers or XTR-skewers. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Burton
a
from Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
KORE ELITES KICK BUTT!!I raced quite abit last season, and ride three times a week lately. My Elite Quick realeses give me the confidence I need in my wheel sets. They stay put when you close them and they have a very positive feel. HOPE TO SEE KORE IN QUEBEC this season! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
william
a weekend warrior
from Hyattsville, MD
Date Reviewed: July 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These skewers have a high gucci factor, but they never seem to tighten all the way down. I always feel as though they are not going to hold up. I just trashed my front skewer in a wreck in a DH race, probably gonna replace it with a salsa flip off, with which I have had extremely good results. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Austin Taylor
a downhiller
from Montebello, California
Date Reviewed: June 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I thrash my bike everday and my QR's are bombproff. These are the best I have ever had.I woudn't even try the other brands after switching to these. Kore built them the way they should be built-heavy duty. Mine are Black with silver Kore cut into the handles. Right ON Kore!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Childs Knutson
a downhiller
from Knightstown, IN
Date Reviewed: June 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
My Elite Quick Realeases Rock! They have a very smooth action unlike the last pair of copies I had. This my friends is the real McCoy! Everything about them looks well built. Mine are black, but they come in all the cool colors.Check them out at your LBS and you will know what I am saying. KORE ROCKS!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jaun Morales
a cross-country rider
from New Mexico
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I took off the old shimano quick releases to save some weight with new Kore Quick releases, And boy did I! These Elite QRs are about half the weight and after riding them hard for about almost a year, they work like new. I highly recomend these to anyone. I give five chiles for a flawless product. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alun Evans
a weekend warrior
from UK
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
As an addenume my last review below (I gave four stars). My rear skewer bent when I dropped off a four foot wall, and my front skewer bent when I landed a 6 foot jump. Sorry, Kore, but for me that's just not acceptable - although I still give them 2 star because when they're not broke they work a dream. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh Tupa
a cross-country rider
from Vista, CA
Date Reviewed: May 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a pair of kore skewers and they came loose 3 times during rides. Then the threads came loose on the part that connects the handle. My front wheel came off my bike while riding and I broke my wrist. I will never use another kore part again. I do not recommend these skewers. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Lanham
a weekend warrior
from Jacksonville, FL
Date Reviewed: May 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just like my KORE Elite seatpost, my KORE Elite front skewer broke. Fortunately, it did not break while I was riding, but, while I was clamping it down.
I called KORE, they said send it back and they would replace it. That was a couple of months ago. I've since replaced them with chromoly Salsa's. If KORE
replaces the broken one, I'll make a fishing lure out of it.
Kore
Offers
Ratshit
Equipment | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a racer
from West Virginia
Date Reviewed: April 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Kore Elites suck...They trashed my rear Crossland Wheel when they allowed it to come out of the dropout (there went about $300). I had mine for about a year with no problems, but just recently the rear skewer kept coming loose, no matter how tightly you engage it. At first I thought it was a fluke so I tightened it very tightly. During that ride, after catching a little air, I came down landing with my dropouts in my spokes (OUCH!), completely tearing apart my wheel. For those of you who have had these skewers for 1-2yrs WATCH OUT!. I wouldnt recommend buying these to anyone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Austin Hainz
a cross-country rider
from New York
Date Reviewed: April 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Kore Elites Rock! They are very well built. They use a cromo rod for the front and a Ti rod for the rear. My QR's are black with the Kore name cut into the handle-Nice touch. They function very well with no problems. I have been using them now for two years as a replacement for my Shimanos | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Burnstein
a downhiller
from Durango, Colorado
Date Reviewed: March 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a pair of Kore Elite QR's about two years ago, and they are still going strong.I replace my Shimano one because of the weight factor. The trickness of these puppies didn't hurt either. I will be buying another set for my new bike I am currently buiding from scratch. These skewers are very durable with some nice features. Check them out and you will see what I am talking about. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
George Kamin
a cross-country rider
from LA, Ca.USA
Date Reviewed: February 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Elite Qrs in Black. They have a really positive feel and I have been using the same pair for over two years now. They have a steel insert in the rear nut and use cromoly rod in the front axle which is a nice touch for ridgitity. Nice product. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
spiff
a cross-country rider
from longisland,ny
Date Reviewed: February 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These skewers look great I know that but on my third ride I tightened the rear skewer a tad too tight and strippppp. That was a loss. Now for some reason whenever I remove my rear wheel I dont have enough threading to catch the nut. Now I need a friend to push one side while I reattach it. This blows, so I dont remove the rear wheel anymore as friviously as i used too. My dealer gave me the Kore phone number and told me to get a new rear cap but Ive yet to do so. (I traded caps with my girlfriend who has a proflex..seems my stripped cap fits just fine on her bike and she likes the shiny thing. Im runnin her funky cap so everyone's happy and we saved the ride by not having to search around for a bike shop with spare funky skewer caps.
Regarless these things are wicked and I like em as much as my red ringles Maybe theyre not as well thought out but they are SOLID.
Just try to remeber to turn the cap once you have flipped the kore handle. This will save you problems believe me. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alun Evans
a cross-country rider
from UK
Date Reviewed: February 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had the KORE chromoly skewers for a few months and they are definately an improvement on Shimano ones. They just 'feel' so much more solid and there is a slight (but noticable) decrease in fork flex. The levers are easy to grasp and they look, well, 'classy' is the best way to put it. The only problem I do have is that the camlock on the rear skewer isn't perfect but that may be my frame. I would give them five stars if it wasn't for this slight problem, but as they are, 4 chilli's. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike hernandez
a cross-country rider
from LA Ca.
Date Reviewed: February 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I like the Elite Qrs the best. Very positive and strong the design is of nice construction They are very light compared to my Shimanos on my other bike that I will be replacing soon. The anodize has held up very well also. Great stuff Kore. I give a 5 chile rating | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris G.
a weekend warrior
from SF,CA
Date Reviewed: January 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just picked up a set of the Cro-mo suspension skewers in red. They lock the wheels real nice and the mechanism is smooth. Also looks kind of cool...Definitely has a more solid locking feel as compared to my old Shimano skewers...In terms of durability, they look and feel solid, but only time will tell whether they are what they look...I've only had em on the bike for about a month. 5 chilies so far... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Billy Fisher
a downhiller
from Durango,Co.
Date Reviewed: November 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been using the Elite QR,s now for two years with no problems at all. They work really well through mud and water. Nice touch to my rig also! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jay
a racer
from Ct
Date Reviewed: October 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These skewers are absolute pos's. i had them for only a week when the front
popped off during a race somehow it cost me 1st and about 25 minutes because i had to haul my bike back to the checkpoint and put my friends skewer on ( he had already started the running part anyway) when i brought the skewer down to my lbs they gave me a new one so i took it and continued riding only to come back 2 weeks later because the threads had stripped off of the front skewer on the lever side and the rear skewer had bent to the point where i was waiting for it to snap now i have mavic skewers. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Jorgenson
a cross-country rider
from Maryland USA
Date Reviewed: October 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Kore skewers work very well on my cannondale superV. I have been using them for two years now with no problems at all. They also look very nice on my rig too. Keep up the good work! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jorge Savant
a cross-country rider
from Ensenada, Mexico
Date Reviewed: October 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Kore Elite Skewers work great. I race with them and feel very confident that I will not have a problem with them. They look very nice to. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Hamlin
a racer
from Milford, Ohio
Date Reviewed: September 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Kore Elite Qr's top my chart! I have been using them for four years. The only reason I replaced one is that I shaved down the handle on my road bike when I slid out, and it still worked properly. I spend about ten hours a week in the dirt with no problems at all. They also look sweet too! Check some out on a bike and you will see what I am talking about. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad Coin
a cross-country rider
from LOs Angeles
Date Reviewed: September 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
They should have a picture of the Elite skewers on this page. This is Kore's top of the line skewer, and they must be proud of it. My friend and I bought a pair of Elite skewers last year, and so far I or my friend havent had any problems with them.I first had the Ringle skewers about 4 years ago. They wore out in one year. I then bought the Salsas, but I didnt like how they didnt leave me with much room for my fingers when opening. So now I have the Kores, and they have solved all my past problems with flex, room, and so far even breakage. I recommend these highly | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe Makemson
a cross-country rider
from New Mexico
Date Reviewed: September 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My brother and I ride with Kore Products and I like the Elite QRs more than any other brand. they are very functual. and never have let me down. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Billy Mcneal
a cross-country rider
from Arizona
Date Reviewed: September 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These are the best! I have own my Elite QRs for over a year with noi problems. Highly recommended. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eddy B.
a racer
from Ventura, California
Date Reviewed: August 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My Elite QR's are well worth the price. I give a very positive reveiw rating. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a cross-country rider
from Chandler, Az.
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just replaced my Salsa skewers with the Kore Elite skewers. I like how the Kore skewers open easier. The front rod is cro-mo and the rear is Titanium. Kore is inscribed into the handle which looks really cool. This is a very nice machined product. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob Beacham
a cross-country rider
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Kore Elite Skewers ROCK! They work great!! Very nice looking!!! Highly recommended!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jorge S.
a cross-country rider
from Mexico City, Mexico
Date Reviewed: July 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I like my quick releses alot. They work very nice. I use them racing. No problems. I have the elite ones. I am ranked third place in my country. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill the kid Massey
a cross-country rider
from Dallas Texas
Date Reviewed: July 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I tried the Salsas, they were cool but I didnt like how they didnt leave me with much room for my fingers. I bought a pair of Kore Elite Skewers, whoa!! very nice design, plus the Kores have a steel insert in the rear nut to eliminate slippage-great idea! Very user friendly and strong. I recommend the Kore skewers to everyone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Billy Hruby
a downhiller
from Santa Barbara, Ca.
Date Reviewed: July 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have tried the other QR's and had many problems with the wheel slipping, but not with my Kore Elite QR's. They grip more than anything maybe to much, but I would rather have more than less Keep up The Killer Off Road Equipment! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rodney the Ripper Gains
a cross-country rider
from Texas
Date Reviewed: July 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Kore skewers kick butt! I have a set of black ones and I must say that my elite skewers have worked without a hitch for 3 years. They are still really smooth. I average 110 miles a week and I feel these skewers will outlast my prostate! Congradulations to Kore for some fine workmanship! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Billy Buchman
a
from Colorado Springs, Co.
Date Reviewed: July 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Now that the price came down on the Elite QR's I bought a pair in red. I must say it was worth the wait!!!! These are jewels, a work of art! They work so suberbly that I would not recommend any other brand. They look hard kore on my bike also. RIGHT ON. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Kiamiya
a
from Hilo, Hi
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Kore Rocks Brudda! I ride the volcanos and take some hard pounding. My Elite Quick Releases dont slip. They are a work of art. The best available! Hang Loose! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Patrick The Trickster Johnson
a
from Big Bear, California
Date Reviewed: June 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These Elite quick releases Rock! The functuality is superb. I take my wheels off alot to pack my bike, and these are the only quick releases that have held up as good as the heavy Shimanos and at less than half the weight. No problems here just great Kore Performance! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill Jacobson
a downhiller
from Richfield Utah
Date Reviewed: June 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Kore Elite Skewers are the best in every respect. The workmanship quality, the performance, etc far exceeds the other brands I have tried. I average a 120 miles a week, and the skewers work with absolutly no problems at all. keep up the great work Kore!! I give 10 chiles | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roger Leadbelly Schmidtt
a downhiller
from Detroit!
Date Reviewed: May 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just got deep piercings through both biceps, and these skewers add the neo-primitive look I have been looking for. The Ti models are also higly hypoallergenic. I Tried Salsa skewers, but they caused the piercing not to heal right. Go Kore or go home. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug
a weekend warrior
from Vancouver, BC
Date Reviewed: February 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I think these skewers are great. No problems with them at all. One thing they could do to better them is round out the corners on the end of the levers. They are a bit sharp and bite into your hand if you are not wearing gloves. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jerry Gould
a
from Grand Rapids, MI
Date Reviewed: February 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a pair of kore elite skewers and they are the best QR's I have ever had. I have to take both my wheels off to load my bike into my trunk every time I go riding, and I seem to get a lot of flats so I go through QR's really fast. The Kore's have held up longer than any others. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don Seib
a racer
from Melrose, Ma
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the Kore skewers this spring because they were among the lightest
and I liked the wide handle. Unfortunately I trashed the bushing on the
handle side when I attempted to loosen in with the handle. I talked to a
Kore rep at the Jack Rabbit Run race in Norwalk Ct and he basically said
you shouldn't try to loosen them this way, but that you should use the nut
side. It was a pretty flip remark for a product that cost $60 bucks. I took
them back to my LBS and exchanged them for a pair of Salsa Flip offs. The
Salsas work way better with only ten grams difference. This is the second
Kore product that I bought which has not held up. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a weekend warrior
from SF
Date Reviewed: June 7, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
They are light, super smooth, and seem well made throughout. I had some other brand, that was only about ten bucks less, but the difference is huge. If you don't mess with your wheel for a long time, and you go to release it, the action is still like new, gunk and all.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nelson Ho
a cross-country rider
from Potomac, MD
Date Reviewed: June 4, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought these for $40 off the net. The front is nickle plated cromo for more
strength. The rear is Ti. It uses Delron bushings. Very smooth and easy clamping
action. The lever is CNC'd with the word KORE carved deep into the lever.
These are much ligher than the Shimano LX skewers they replaced.
| | Overall Rating: |
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