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Title: Delta Axlerodz Bolt On Bicycle Skewers (1 Pair)
Purchase Item
Manufacturer: Delta
List Price: $14.99
Our Price: $13.18
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Features:
- Prevent wheel theft with these bolt-on skewers for quick-release wheel hubs
- Anodized aluminum heads, stainless steel centering springs
- Uses a 5 millimeter Allen key for installation
- Weighs 69 grams (2.45 ounces)
- lifetime on original defects
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Customer Reviews: |
| Delta Axlerodz Bolt On Bicycle Skewers (1 Pair) by Delta Failed to function as intended | The first thing you should be aware of is that the packaging on this product states that you should tighten them to 7 N-m (newton-meters). That is 5.2 pound-feet, or "not very tight."
I did not have access to a torque wrench when I first installed these, so I simply installed them at what seemed like a reasonable tightness (fairly tight). Soon after, my rear wheel shifted during a tough climb, causing it to rub the frame. I tried making the skewers tighter, and this worked with some success, but the rear wheel would still shift from time to time.
Eventually I made it over to a bike shop where the mechanic showed me with a torque wrench what 7 N-m felt like (loose). I tried riding like that just for kicks and sure enough the first time I stood on the pedals the rear wheel shifted again. At this point I decided to tighten them back down, ride home, and put my original quick release skewers back on. No such luck - the Axelrod skewer stripped out with a dull "pop," forcing me to borrow another skewer to get home.
I rate this product "unsafe." They are not tight enough at the rated torque and fail at higher torques. | | Delta Axlerodz Bolt On Bicycle Skewers (1 Pair) by Delta great buy | These skewers are a very cost effective way to reduce weight and increase security. By trading away "quick release" ability you cut the weight of the cam and lever. By losing a little convenience you'll save 50-80 grams for only about 15 bucks. One of the most favorable weight/cost purchaces made.
You also gain a little security. I might dispute the ads claim that it will PREVENT theft, but I think it WILL help lower your odds of trouble. Thieves who eye your wheelsets will look for easier targets than your bike. I have always U locked my frame and cable locked my wheels to the frame and stationary object and I still had two fronts and one rear stolen before I bought these. In the year since, I haven't had any issues yet. (I still use the same precautions).
Possible objections to the use of these would be that you cannot change a wheel "on the fly" or that it will slow you down putting the bike onto a cartop bike carrier. For me it is well worth the trade. You can always carry your old QR skewers when weight is not a factor. And the fact that you are slowed down means that any possible thief is also slowed down. Just like a "Club" antitheft steering wheel lock on a car, hopefully the thieve will just go for the easier target, someone else's property. | | Delta Axlerodz Bolt On Bicycle Skewers (1 Pair) by Delta Product Description | | Delta Axolrodz Bolt-On Hub Skewers " Pair. Silver .
Anodized aluminum heads, chromoly axle , stainless centering springs, 69g. |
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