Replacement qr skewers
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Hi guys one of my hunt skewers took some damage after a crash and needs replacing. I think the weight of the hunt disc qr set was about 120grams.
I didn't have any issue with them and just wondered is there anything better I can upgrade to whilst getting a new set or just get the same set costing £35 delivered. I saw an enve ti set is about 89 grams but look plasticky are they plastic ends? Any good being £100?
Anything else recommend?
Thanks
I didn't have any issue with them and just wondered is there anything better I can upgrade to whilst getting a new set or just get the same set costing £35 delivered. I saw an enve ti set is about 89 grams but look plasticky are they plastic ends? Any good being £100?
Anything else recommend?
Thanks
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If you are not after weight choose internal cam design skewers. Almost all Shimano or higher-end Campagnolo and Mavic. They are much stronger than external ones and better in every way.
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Totally agree. I've found external cam skewers always creak under power. Dura Ace or Ultegra aren't light but work.
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I had bad experiences with the KCNC Ti QRs. The front was very short and only allowed a few turns of engagement before closing the cam. Also, the plastic cones broke apart every time you open/close the QR. Terrible quality IME. I use the DT Swiss RWS ones now. They are also titanium but are quite heavy.
The KCNC Z6 are Stainless... never had a problem... And aparently hard to find now...iamraymond wrote: ↑Mon Jun 05, 2023 1:32 pmI had bad experiences with the KCNC Ti QRs. The front was very short and only allowed a few turns of engagement before closing the cam. Also, the plastic cones broke apart every time you open/close the QR. Terrible quality IME. I use the DT Swiss RWS ones now. They are also titanium but are quite heavy.
https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/pt/kcn ... lsrc=aw.ds
Can't remember how old this is but quite a few of them are still around.
https://blog.fairwheelbikes.com/reviews ... er-review/
If you're coming from a pair that already weighs over 100g, I'd stick with Shimano. There are safer and more functional ways to save a few grams than skewers.
https://blog.fairwheelbikes.com/reviews ... er-review/
If you're coming from a pair that already weighs over 100g, I'd stick with Shimano. There are safer and more functional ways to save a few grams than skewers.
Stainless Zipp ones. External cam but with a nice metal bushing iso plastic. No Ti axle (win!) but still not too heavy.
Edit: these!
https://www.starbike.com/en/zipp-tangen ... ck-silver/
Edit: these!
https://www.starbike.com/en/zipp-tangen ... ck-silver/
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I think the ENVE ones you're referring to are the same as Mavic's upper end skewers. These generally hold very well and are "sensibly" light. I like them.funk3y wrote: ↑Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:17 amHi guys one of my hunt skewers took some damage after a crash and needs replacing. I think the weight of the hunt disc qr set was about 120grams.
I didn't have any issue with them and just wondered is there anything better I can upgrade to whilst getting a new set or just get the same set costing £35 delivered. I saw an enve ti set is about 89 grams but look plasticky are they plastic ends? Any good being £100?
Anything else recommend?
Thanks
Really I'm not seeing much of an upgrade then over the hunt ones at £35 for 120grams and internal cam then.
Durace are £100 for set and 134grams ish
The enve ones are titanium and £100 88grams but are plastic which is off putting and reviews hit n miss
Durace are £100 for set and 134grams ish
The enve ones are titanium and £100 88grams but are plastic which is off putting and reviews hit n miss
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I'd second the DT Swiss RWS skewers. I really rate the design of them and they'll save a few grams whilst not being too expensive:
https://sharpwheels.co.uk/tools-accesso ... ad-skewer/
There are titanium ones about which save more weight but at additional cost.
https://www.totalcycling.com/en/gb/DT-S ... 17811.aspx
However, I think there are much smarter places to save weight on the bike than qr skewers/thru axles. So if you don't want to spend more than £35 get the Hunt ones again.
https://sharpwheels.co.uk/tools-accesso ... ad-skewer/
There are titanium ones about which save more weight but at additional cost.
https://www.totalcycling.com/en/gb/DT-S ... 17811.aspx
However, I think there are much smarter places to save weight on the bike than qr skewers/thru axles. So if you don't want to spend more than £35 get the Hunt ones again.
Having had many of the above (Tune, Enve,Zipp, Mavic), haven't had any issues. The DA are certainly special and work very well for me; though expensive and heavy.
DT Swiss ones are also special; as you can place the handle where ever you like.
I find ZTTO working very well, light and cheap. €12 and 50 grams.
DT Swiss ones are also special; as you can place the handle where ever you like.
I find ZTTO working very well, light and cheap. €12 and 50 grams.
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Novatec qr skewers. much low cost and no issue using with them for me.