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Which Skewers?

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  • December 10, 2011 at 9:21 pm #14602
    Rushie

    Anyone got a recommendations for which skewers to order for a new Stan’s on Tune wheelset? Wheelbuilder recommends Salsa Flip-off Ti (80g) for about £80 or Shimano 105 (150g) for about £40. Not sure I’m ready to spend £80 on skewers…

    Many Thanks

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  • December 11, 2011 at 6:58 pm #658737
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    Fringe

    yeah they seem to be, but i’m
    yeah they seem to be, but i’m not exactly a ‘heavyweight’, so most bike bits seem stiff to me. the only downside i think is that the handles may be slightly on the small side..although ive had no problems with them myself.

    December 11, 2011 at 4:57 pm #658735
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    Rushie

    Thanks Fringe. One of the
    Thanks Fringe. One of the problems with my current wheelset is lack of stiffness. I’ll live with a few extra grams if they hold the wheel solidly. Are the Planet X’s rock solid, even when hauling out of the saddle?

    December 10, 2011 at 9:54 pm #658733
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    Fringe

    planet x, Ti stick, 44g.
    planet x, Ti stick, 44g. 15quid. and a choice of colours. they work as well!

    http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WSPXTISTQR/planet_x_ti_stick_quick_release_with_carbon_levers

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