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[Closed] single speeds; quick release skewer v pit lock skewers

 kilo
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Just putting my inbred back to single speed from alfine for a while. My old ss hub has a standard q/r skewer but I've an unused pitlock / allen key style rear skewer lying around. Anyone know if these are these any more secure under load than a normal q/r? Bike is inbred slot drop out.


 
Posted : 05/11/2013 7:24 pm
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Stick a solid nutted axle in.
Much better.


 
Posted : 05/11/2013 7:52 pm
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I've never had a problem with QR. Shimano ones are best. However, I know people who have had probs and say the hex key ones are an improvement. A bolted axle is obviously the most secure but then you may need a new hub and you'll have to carry spanners


 
Posted : 05/11/2013 7:57 pm
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I use standard QR with a Surly tug nut


 
Posted : 05/11/2013 8:00 pm