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[Closed] 9mm through axle QR vs DT Swiss RWS skewer

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Which is stiffer on a conventional 9mm dropout fork (26"/130-150mm)?

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Posted : 22/07/2012 12:40 pm
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mmm.... I don't know the answer to that; my best guess would be the RWS is stiffer because it's tighter, but I'm no engineer.

However, bear in mind that a *working* RWS skewer may be stiffer, but they have a tendency to drop out of that state of workingness...


 
Posted : 22/07/2012 1:10 pm
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The Superstar Components version works very well on the two bikes I have with 9mm fronts.


 
Posted : 22/07/2012 1:12 pm
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Already have an RWS skewer (still working) on the front but have just switched to Flow/Superstar Switch wheels and was just wondering whether to take a punt on some 9mm axle adaptors and a QR from Superstar.

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Posted : 22/07/2012 1:15 pm
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As mk1fan says, the Superstar version works really well IME.


 
Posted : 22/07/2012 1:39 pm
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superstar is fine (or fireeye from CRC, same). despite the plastic bush bit.


 
Posted : 22/07/2012 2:27 pm
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Bump for a few more opinions from the evening crew and those half-cut from celebrating the TDF victories.

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Posted : 22/07/2012 6:43 pm
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Why not get the 10mm rear one too.


 
Posted : 22/07/2012 7:47 pm
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Already got 10mm on the rear.

And for only 18 quid for adaptors and QR axle, I've just taken a punt on the front now too.

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Posted : 22/07/2012 7:49 pm
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RWS - better torque than a QR.


 
Posted : 22/07/2012 9:46 pm