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fogman

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:44 am

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Does AX Lightness offer a road version skewer with a titanium front axle? I don't like the idea of an aluminum front axle nor do I like the idea of cutting the axles of the MTB version myself.

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jipperd

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:37 am

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Nope they don't. Just buy the MTB skewers. The cutting is very easy but if you ain't up for that, you don't have to. On the other hand, the front axle ain't that much longer, compared to the road axle.

Go for it

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fireball05

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 11:07 pm

Joined: Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:28 pm
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Found this thread through a search for POP skewers. Anyone know if they're still available and if I can buy them in the US? Or someone who will ship to the US?

Does Parts of Passion even still exist? Can't even find a website for them anymore.

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ksroadie

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 11:32 pm

Joined: Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:15 am
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Location: Los Angeles

Parts of Passion does indeed still exist. Had no problems ordering from them directly.

http://www.parts-of-passion.ch/

Info@Parts-of-Passion.ch

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fireball05

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 3:50 am

Joined: Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:28 pm
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Thanks for the link. However, if you had no problems ordering then your German is way better than mine. Did you email them to order? Couldn't find any prices or any online ordering.

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ksroadie

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 5:15 am

Joined: Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:15 am
Posts: 218
Location: Los Angeles

Yes, emailed worked fine for me. On the website you're looking for Schnellspanner in produkte menu: http://www.pop-products.ch/index.php?schnellspanner
Gerhard's english is excellent, btw.

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Ruds

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 9:02 am

Joined: Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:56 pm
Posts: 775

Are the new Tune Qr's 179 euro? :unbelievable:

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sedluk

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 12:19 pm

Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:10 am
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You can buy the Tune Skewers at FairWheel for $129.

I think they are the best and they are very light. They feel very secure, it is hard to believe that they are only 33 grams.

They are more expensive, but if you want lighter skewers without compromising on performance or durability these are the skewers.

http://fairwheelbikes.com/tune-dc14-ske ... -1734.html

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DYG

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:56 pm

Joined: Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:14 am
Posts: 78

Which lightweight skewers are best for a MTB (daily rider, not a showbike)?
Far & Near, KCNC, Tune, AX Lightness?

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voodoojar

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:22 pm

Joined: Sat Mar 19, 2011 10:50 pm
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Does anyone know where to buy Tune skyline skewers in the US? I have one set and really like them at 17 grams for the set.

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Fourthbook

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:29 pm

Joined: Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:11 pm
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Location: Columbus, Ohio

I'm very pleased w/ my Tune DC 14s. Hold tight, look great and weigh 33 grams on my scale.

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1415chris

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:35 pm

Joined: Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:59 am
Posts: 479
Location: Surrey UK

Not sure whether these were mentioned over here:

I use these skewers on my two bikes, quite often change the wheels and they hold very well.
Weight/price ratio is hard to beat, as remember something around £22
Bought from well know auction portal

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whoizrob

Post subject: Soul Kozak?

Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 12:42 am

Joined: Fri May 09, 2008 6:52 pm
Posts: 60

Anyone try out Soul Kozaks offering? Seems like a nice alternative...

Rob

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phourgenres

Post subject: Re: Best and Lightest Skewers (again_)

Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 5:42 am

Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:19 pm
Posts: 195

Anyone tried these before?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Titanium-Quick- ... 2a12314d6a

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