I ride a rigid SS with 180mm rotors and BB5 brakes. I am 235lbs and when I brake hard the front wheel shifts in the dropouts enough so that the rotor rubs and the whole wheel is shifted to the side. I have the stock quick releases basically as tight as I can get them but they still move under stress. I've heard that internal cam quick releases like the Shimano XT and XTR are very good. Are they? Or is there another type that you would suggest? I'm willing to spend $50 or so for a nice set because I'm just looking for something that I can use so I don't have to stop every time I brake hard to re-adjust my wheel alignment.
agreed. I recently got an entry level Shimano skewer from my LBS's parts bin for $5 and it feels the same and works just as well as the XT skewers I've bought for my other bikes
+1 on the DT Swiss RWS system. I'm gong that route now. Of course, it depends on what hubs you are currently using. Many of the hub manufacturers have end caps so one can use the the RWS system.
In a weird coincidence, their wheels have all the disadvantages of paired spokes x2 and cost more too...it was like they were made for each other:idea:
i guess. I was just comparing them to the kcnc skewers. I have had great luck with the kcnc skewers, but the salsa ones are smooth and clamp nicely. I would however say the crank brothers skewers are not as good as you would think. Other than being super heavy, they are pretty finicky to work with.
and The split qr's also dont really clamp that tight, because if you do clamp them tightly, the smaller lever is a biznatch to release.
As well as the plastic cam piece wears out quickly, and then makes them super sticky/not smooth. I had to keep dousing them in lube for them to be smooth. Ended up sending them back under warranty, and sold the new set i got.
As for crank brothers the company though, They may not have the best products, but their customer service is higher than the industry standard without a doubt.
But yeah, If you carry a mini tool, the bolt on skewers are great to use, as well as are super light. They take hardly any time to release, and if you have a flat during a race, youre going to have to go into your seat pack for some co2 anyway. But you should be running tubeless and stans anyways. :-D
i guess. I was just comparing them to the kcnc skewers. I have had great luck with the kcnc skewers, but the salsa ones are smooth and clamp nicely. I would however say the crank brothers skewers are not as good as you would think. Other than being super heavy, they are pretty finicky to work with.
Explain your logic...it's nothing more than a ratchet with a lever. The longer the lever, the more torque you can apply. So if anything the RWS would be weaker than what I have shown.
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