KCNC SKEWERS (ROAD)

[Spinnekop]

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[428 others]

 

The same goes for my new Shamals and Boras

 

 

A friend also uses them on his Boras, without any issues?

[Spinnekop]

Here's a nice list for you to play with.....

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/listings/components.php?type=skewers

 

Most of the Shimano skewers comes in at 125g!

[X-Man]

you can actually feel axle thickness difference in your hand.

 

I am looking for a solution as I have a set of Token skewers at 46g and a set of KCNC at 44g that I cannot use.

 

The new token skewers say 5mm thick onthe box but when measured with a vernier they are also 4.5mm

 

So, Tarmac you reckon I shouldnt get these?

I definately don't want to waste money..

[X-Man]

Thanks for that..

 

The DA Skewers are among the safest and nicest(long lasting and looks) ones according to many reviews and websites however they definatley on the heavy side!

[Woofie]

Wow, Thanks Spinnekop.

 

Now I am really too scared to ever buy them!

All my weight resting just on like 10Grams on each side (probably the metal bit) doesnt sound toooo safe!!

[Woofie]

Tarmac, wouldnt you get the problem then on most road wheelsets?

[X-Man]

Hi Tarmac

 

Did you sell your DA7850 C24's?

What did you think of the wheelset?

Is there perhaps another lighter skewer that I could make use of?

[Sharkie 2]

I also have KCNC but I am going to get myself Tune skewers with my new hubs I want, the hubs are going to be Tune as well

[Woofie]

Your weight doesn't rest on the skewer - it rests on the outside of the hub flange.

 

The skewer goes through that. You can actually rest your bike on the wheel without a skewer even inserted...

 

 

That said..I wonder if more clamping force will alleviate the problem I explained above... perplexing indeed

 

Yes, that is right.

The skewer is simply there to pull it all together.

Well in that case it really doesnt make sense why they dont work for you.

Tighter clamping would sort it out then surely.

[X-Man]

I did sell my C24's - although not because I was unhappy with them - they are a fantasic set of wheels. Really stiff and light. I just wanted to use the new road tubeless setup and bought Shamal 2 way fit wheels.

 

The campag skewer is a start, but I'm also looking for an alternative in the sub 50g range. Let me know if you find one

 

Yes, I am searching.

Will definately let you know once I've found a set.

[headhunter]

Tarmac...how about selling the KCNC 's to me ? Special price please ?

[Grebel]

Yes, that is right.

The skewer is simply there to pull it all together.

Well in that case it really doesnt make sense why they dont work for you.

Tighter clamping would sort it out then surely.

 

I am sure your frame rests on the axle tube that the skewer runs through. The skewer is just there to clamp the wheel in. If there is play then it might be coming from play in the bearings of flex in the spokes..

[Grebel]

glad you sorted the issue! A sense of accomplishment when you find the problem

[29thumbs]

The KCNC's works real well, so well infact, that 84gr diff has taken 17min off my Argus time.

And my Aunty knew a guy in Korea who had Bamboo ones at 8gr a piece but his friend stole it from another friend

who thought it was fire wood and started a braai with it...

 

some are very easily entertained

[nero123]

I've got a set on my shamals and on my Reynolds and they work perfect!

 

I did have a rock on the rear wheel out of the box, but realized that the bearing flange wasn't properly tightened. Loosened the grub screw and pushed it back in and tightned it and problem solved.