Skylark Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 How tight must a QR skewer be?In particular a rear qr exposed cam skewer:http://www.sheldonbrown.com/images/skewer-external.jpg And is there any particular direction the skewer handle should be facing when closed, ie facing up, backwards,forwards. And anything in general to keep in mind of about the fitting and use of skewers on mtb's? On my frame I have noticed on the inner none drive side the wheel hub end is wearing into the frame slightly, something I would expect maybe happening on the drive side or if I had loose skewers, which I don't. What could be causing that?
fanievb Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/wheel-removal-and-installation
Joe Low Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 I've seen manuals saying that the lever should leave a (temporary) print on your palm when you close it. Generally they should point up and some folk get very excited on some (imagined?) safety issue if they point down. Shangri la 1
NotSoBigBen Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 All I know is the LBS okes and my laaitie always complain that I make them too tight ...... Bobbo_SA 1
BarHugger Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 TSee rule 41: http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/ I make sure that I can close the skewer without making use of to much force. As a final procedure will turn the closed skewer 1/4 turn. Always be careful not to bend skewer lever.
Hairy Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Tight enough to be tight and I like my skewers to be horizontal with the rear stays and point backwards.No chance of hitting the skewer open when cycling forwardsGives enough space to get my hand/fingers in behind the lever to open it up againMy hope logo reads nicely without me having to turn my head at some ridiculous angle to read it. fanievb, Baaisikilist, Skylark and 1 other 4
Hairy Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Should Add .... when using a QR on the front I would have it at the 12 o'clock position which is usually in front of the fork stanchions and allowing enough space to get your hand in again ThePubSA and Baaisikilist 2
GhostSixFour Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Just bear in mind that on a QR skewers with discs - the forces applied can actually loosen your skewer, so be sure to check it. http://www.ne.jp/asahi/julesandjames/home/disk_and_quick_release/http://sheldonbrown.com/skewers.htmlhttp://forums.mtbr.com/general-discussion/disc-brakes-quickrelease-skewers-4417.html
Cellar Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 I've seen manuals saying that the lever should leave a (temporary) print on your palm when you close it.Agree. Generally they should point up and some folk get very excited on some (imagined?) safety issue if they point down. No. On a road bike, the front should be horizontal, and the rear should be at around 45 degrees splitting the angle made by the seat stay and chain stay. FootballingCyclist 1
SeaBee Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Tight enough to be tight and I like my skewers to be horizontal with the rear stays and point backwards.No chance of hitting the skewer open when cycling forwardsGives enough space to get my hand/fingers in behind the lever to open it up againMy hope logo reads nicely without me having to turn my head at some ridiculous angle to read it. That's on MTB - and I agree.On the road you have idiots that can assist you with that by hitting you from behind and open it up. There I always put mine in the V between the seat stay and chainstay. Edited January 23, 2014 by SeaBee Cellar and Hairy 2
Cellar Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 . There I always put mine in the V between the seat stay and chainstay. There. I told you!
Hairy Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 That's on MTB - and I agree.On the road you have idiots that can assist you with that by hitting you from behind and open it up. There I always put mine in the V between the seat stay and chainstay.I actually cycled past a roadie the otherday and looked at the bike as I was passing (Closet roadie I am) and noticed something strange. Slowed down and told him something was wrong, turns out the skewer was moerse loose, it apparently get placed facing down always and he must have somehow hooked it somewhere. Could have had a not so happy ending.
Rydogg Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 I've had one that has come loose and my rear wheel fell out while riding... I tighten it a little bit more these days. And no grease allowed!
SeaBee Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 There. I told you! Sorry, seems you replied while I was typing!
FootballingCyclist Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Agree. No. On a road bike, the front should be horizontal, and the rear should be at around 45 degrees splitting the angle made by the seat stay and chain stay. The Front 1 goes horizontal for "aerodynamic" purposes i read.... i ges every little bit helps the pro's...
FootballingCyclist Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 I've also seen a newbie in Camps Bay 1 morning just turning it till it was tight(it was already closed),before he set off and wouldve prob killed himself as he said it would be his 1st time going down Suikerbossie(towards Hout Bay), i called him over, opened it up and then showed him how to tighten then close and also release the skewer properly.. He then said to me, "ohh, no wonder every time i stop then the wheel is loose" Seen him riding again since then, so i guess he was a fast learner and his wheel hasnt fallen off yet...
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