Hello guys, today I will be introducing to you the best quick-release skewers for your bicycle.
Best Quick Release Skewers
In the past, people used the solid axles and nuts to hold the wheel to the bicycle. The quick-release skewers have been around since the early 20th century, and they are useful for easy replacement of wheels without removing the cam lever. The mechanism requires you to tighten the rod with a lever thoroughly and ensure it locks the wheel and keeps it fitted to the fork. These are quite common in modern-day MTB and more such bicycles. Many modern brands have come up with many such quick release skewers to allow easy fitting of the wheels to the axle. Let us check the best five in the market.
1. Corki Upgraded Quick Release Skewer
The lightweight skewer shaft is durable and is made of titanium alloy. It has a ratcheting system to tighten the skewers with turns rather than cam. The product has a lever to attach it to any side. It can clamp up to 50% more force than standard ones.
2. BOB Quick Release Skewer
The skewer gets a quick-release mechanism and has the attachment of the trailer to almost any bike. The high-quality Chromoly steel gives excellent strength and durability to the skewer rod. The length is between 126mm and 140mm. It’s not compatible to bikes with rear 12mm through axles.
3. Gray Titanium Quick Release Skewers
The product from Gray comes at a weight of just 44 grams and that too with springs. The Titanium skewer and lightweight aluminum handle get a 130mm long rear axle and quick release mechanism. The product has a combination of Carbon fiber and titanium.
4. Performance Alloy Quick Release Axle Skewer
The front and rear skewer set are light in weight and are durable. The lightweight alloy QR skewers come in various colors as per your requirement. The skewers come with quick release mechanism and especially for the front and rear wheels.
5. Ztto Bicycle Skewers Ultralight Skewers
The one-pair of Bicycle skewers are made of Aluminum/alloy that is durable and ideal for most mountain bikes, cruisers and not suitable for single speed bikes. The strong and easy to use skewers come in 100mm for the front wheel and 135mm for the rear wheel.
After a lot of research, my choice is the corki Upgraded Quick Release Skewer Set. The skewer set comes with 50% more clamping than regular skewers. The ratcheting system helps in tightening the skewers with turns instead of the cam. You can find the products link in table.