X-Man Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 Hi Hubbers I just recently got myself a set of Dura Ace 7850 CL24 Clinchers.They are absolutely awesome wheels, however the Dura Ace skewers are quite heavy. The weight is 128grams and I was considering replacing them with the KCNC skewers.They featherlite weighing only 44grams (claimed). Anyone using these? How secure are they and strength, durability etc? Your honest input will be appreciated. Regards
MariusL Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I use the KCNC skewers... with no problems what so ever
headhunter Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 Yep, they are awesome . I replaced the standard skewers that came with my EA90SLX's with these. They were of similar weight to your DA's.No problems with the KCNC's so far . I am just slightly more careful when I tighten them , tend to pay more attention and don't over tighten.
SteveS Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 I have a set on my road and MTB with no problems
Woofie Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 Hi Hubbers I just recently got myself a set of Dura Ace 7850 CL24 Clinchers.They are absolutely awesome wheels, however the Dura Ace skewers are quite heavy. The weight is 128grams and I was considering replacing them with the KCNC skewers.They featherlite weighing only 44grams (claimed). Anyone using these? How secure are they and strength, durability etc? Your honest input will be appreciated. Regards That is a pretty big weight contrast.Are you sure that the 128 isnt for both dura's and the 44 is for one kcnc? In my mind skewers are one of the last things on your bike to change to start dropping weight.
X-Man Posted November 4, 2010 Author Posted November 4, 2010 That is a pretty big weight contrast.Are you sure that the 128 isnt for both dura's and the 44 is for one kcnc? In my mind skewers are one of the last things on your bike to change to start dropping weight. No, thats the weight of both front and rear (44gr).
X-Man Posted November 4, 2010 Author Posted November 4, 2010 Thanks guys!! I was just concerned about the strength and obviously the fact that the wheels might come off??
Spinnekop Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 In my mind skewers are one of the last things on your bike to change to start dropping weight. One of the FIRST things I look at...... That is 44g for the SET KCNC skewers. Not bad hey?!
Woofie Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) No, thats the weight of both front and rear (44gr). It just sounds too much of a difference though.....I am holding my cellphone which I have weighed at 100grams and saving that amount just off skewers doesnt sound quite right......Can somebody please post me pics of them on scales to verify the claims? (the old heavy ones along with the new light ones) Edited November 4, 2010 by Woofie
X-Man Posted November 4, 2010 Author Posted November 4, 2010 It just sounds too much of a difference though.....I am holding my cellphone which I have weighed at 100grams and saving that amount just off skewers doesnt sound quite right......Can somebody please post me pics of them on scales to verify the claims? Well, I can't prove it as I stated in my post CLAIMED.But this might help... click below- http://fairwheelbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5029
X-Man Posted November 4, 2010 Author Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) Now, thats interesting.. I was nearly half way to CW Cycles to get them Thanks for letting me know Any1 else experinced this problem on this particular wheelset DA7850 C24??? Edited November 4, 2010 by X-Man
rock Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 you can get even lighter ones for CWC - carbonTi ones - 31g a pair! R750 tho.
Spinnekop Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 O for crying out loud woofie......we don't have to lie about it! Hell, Carbon Ti makes skewers even HALF (almost) that!! 26g http://www.light-bikes.it/files/09carbontiskewers.JPG
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