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Enduro Comp 04 Front Skewer is LOOSE

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carnetorta

Discussion Starter · Aug 3, 2004

I have an 04 Enduro Comp and the front skewer keeps on coming loose when I ride hard on trails. I tried getting a new SALSA titanium skewer but it didn't fit on my bike. The bike shop said they adjusted some stuff on the bike and put a bunch of greasy crap all on the skewer and it looks okay but when I was doing some bunny hops in my parking lot it got loose again...so I'm not really sure what to make of this. Any tips??

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RedDwarf

· #2 · Aug 3, 2004

Try the search feature

This issue was covered in great detail in post in the past.

Finch Platte

· #3 · Aug 3, 2004

Yeah.

DJBiker said:
This issue was covered in great detail in post in the past.

What he said.

You're not the only one.

fp

Kevin_O

· #4 · Aug 5, 2004

what they said....

and if the grease didn't help, replace the skewer as it is worn out. Should be $5-$10 for a new skraxle.

bikinglawyer said:
I have an 04 Enduro Comp and the front skewer keeps on coming loose when I ride hard on trails. I tried getting a new SALSA titanium skewer but it didn't fit on my bike. The bike shop said they adjusted some stuff on the bike and put a bunch of greasy crap all on the skewer and it looks okay but when I was doing some bunny hops in my parking lot it got loose again...so I'm not really sure what to make of this. Any tips??

bdee

· #5 · Aug 9, 2004

I've had the same problems, i've come to the conclusion that MY skraxle sucks, not only does it come loose, but it is next to impossible to get the darn thing tight without causing the rotor to rub either the inner or outer pad.

i'm considering buying a new front wheel because i'm so sick of dealing with this issure every ride!

moun10bike

· #6 · Aug 15, 2004

Tighten skewer like you want it, then adjust brake to center of disc.

bdee

· #7 · Aug 16, 2004

I understand that, but doing it EVERY time gets old, real quick!

Kevin_O

· #8 · Aug 17, 2004

get a new skraxle first.

Part of problem with bad skraxle is that you can make it really tight and t will loosen. Get a new one and see if it fixes the rotor.

bdee said:
I've had the same problems, i've come to the conclusion that MY skraxle sucks, not only does it come loose, but it is next to impossible to get the darn thing tight without causing the rotor to rub either the inner or outer pad.

i'm considering buying a new front wheel because i'm so sick of dealing with this issure every ride!

moun10bike

· #9 · Aug 29, 2004

Have you solved the problem?

What is the status of your search for a solution to the looseness?

carnetorta

Discussion Starter · #10 · Aug 30, 2004

moun10bike said:
What is the status of your search for a solution to the looseness?

The looseness went away after i took it to the lbs. But now, the damn brake disc rubs the front fork. what should i do bout that

moun10bike

· #11 · Aug 30, 2004

bikinglawyer said:
The looseness went away after i took it to the lbs. But now, the damn brake disc rubs the front fork. what should i do bout that

WOW, I will need to think about that one for a while!

carnetorta

Discussion Starter · #12 · Aug 30, 2004

bdee said:
I understand that, but doing it EVERY time gets old, real quick!

i hear you man! VERY OLD!

moun10bike

· #13 · Oct 2, 2004

Okay, I thought about it

Well, now it happens to me too! I had no problems for the first 1K miles on my 04 Enduro Pro and then it started just like you all say. I was thinking that because I use a bike carrier that doesn't require taking off the front wheel, I might be less prone to this type of problem. Once it started to happen, it seems he get nothing but worse. After suffering a serious biff because of this, I changed my wheel set.I am now using Hadley through-bolt hubs front and rear. This makes the bike much stiffer at both ends. I took my old wheel to the LBS and told them of the problem. They said I was the first one two report such a problem at their shop. I think the problem is the composite cam washer that he is used with the Skraxle design. There are other threads indicating problems with the rearwheel as well. I have also seen notes about putting degrees on the cam area to allow for smoother action while opening and closing. One post states that tightening the lever in a forward position and then turning it about one quarter turn to tighten it further help some. I think it is a faulty design of the skewer. I will be looking for an after-market bolt-through that will fit in the Skraxle.

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carnetorta

Discussion Starter · #14 · Dec 29, 2004

I replaced my wheelset with Chris King Hubs/Mavic 717 and Hope Skewers. The bike rides very nice now.

moun10bike said:
Well, now it happens to me too! I had no problems for the first 1K miles on my 04 Enduro Pro and then it started just like you all say. I was thinking that because I use a bike carrier that doesn't require taking off the front wheel, I might be less prone to this type of problem. Once it started to happen, it seems he get nothing but worse. After suffering a serious biff because of this, I changed my wheel set.I am now using Hadley through-bolt hubs front and rear. This makes the bike much stiffer at both ends. I took my old wheel to the LBS and told them of the problem. They said I was the first one two report such a problem at their shop. I think the problem is the composite cam washer that he is used with the Skraxle design. There are other threads indicating problems with the rearwheel as well. I have also seen notes about putting degrees on the cam area to allow for smoother action while opening and closing. One post states that tightening the lever in a forward position and then turning it about one quarter turn to tighten it further help some. I think it is a faulty design of the skewer. I will be looking for an after-market bolt-through that will fit in the Skraxle.

paddlefoot64

· #15 · Dec 31, 2004

I had the same problem on an '03. A custom set of wheels fixed the problem. My brakes always squealed and the brake caliper was impossible to keep centered with the skraxle. Sorry but the skraxle is crap. See Mike Garcia at oddsandendos.com or Larry Mettler at mountaincyclery.com, or at least get a new from wheel.

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