Bolt on skewers for road bikes

[Schmorglebot]

http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_05_Skewer_Shootout/650/2013_05_Skewer_Shootout_2.jpg

 

Hey guys, 

 

Anyone have any experience with bolt on skewers for road bike?

 

They make sense from a security perspective and I always have my allen keys with me when i ride so it's not like the would leave me stranded or anything.

 

I'm assuming that when you forgo the whole QR lever you save a bit of weight as well.

 

Not one to advocate weight saving over safety, anyone have any opinions?

[eddy]

I saw a set once and it had a hollow allen key because the hole has a little pin in it to prevent a normal allen key from fitting.

 

Worked quite well

[Schmorglebot]

I saw a set once and it had a hollow allen key because the hole has a little pin in it to prevent a normal allen key from fitting.

 

Worked quite well

 

That pretty clever

[Guest notmyname]

I got these for this bike. If memory serves they set me back a mere 280 rond. I've done plenty km's with them with no issues. Just made sure I tourqed them in line with what I read during some research into the task.

 

*they not fancy schmantz.

[johannrissik]

I saw a set once and it had a hollow allen key because the hole has a little pin in it to prevent a normal allen key from fitting.

 

Worked quite well

I have some of those. Going onto a Mercer tandem to discourage unauthorised removal of front or rear wheel. 

 

PS Just don't lose that Allen key......

[Eddy Gordo]

Yeah, I like the look of those.

Been contemplating for a while, but not too crucial for me.