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DeeZee · 02-19-2008, 07:05 AM

Just picked-up one of these for my front fork and plan on getting the 10mm for my rear hub.

This skewer replaces the QR (not compatable will all hubs). Nice product that I wanted to pass along.

****disclaimer****

I am not affiliated with DT Swiss

scruffylooking · 02-19-2008, 07:23 AM

DeeZee. Any discernible differences in handling? Or is it just easier to torque and take off?

DeeZee · 02-19-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by scruffylooking

DeeZee. Any discernible differences in handling? Or is it just easier to torque and take off?

I have not used them in years. I had a Hadley 9mm through bolt that required an allen to take on and off.

But as far as I can remember it makes a difference

scruffylooking · 02-19-2008, 07:31 AM

Keep us posted. I'm curious!

Rob · 02-19-2008, 07:34 AM

I have one on the back of my Titus. Works really well.

scruffylooking · 02-19-2008, 07:36 AM

Rob, thanks. I guess I'm wondering what "works real well" means. Like, it tracks better, holds a line better, feels less noodly...

DeeZee · 02-19-2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by scruffylooking

Rob, thanks. I guess I'm wondering what "works real well" means. Like, it tracks better, holds a line better, feels less noodly...

from QR to through bolt will stiffen things up. Also it is way stonger

Burner · 02-19-2008, 07:49 AM

stiffens things up a little... just put one on my reba... it doesn't turn a flexy fork into a stiff one, but it's noticeable

DeeZee · 02-19-2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Burner

stiffens things up a little... just put one on my reba... it doesn't turn a flexy fork into a stiff one, but it's noticeable

Rob · 02-19-2008, 07:53 AM

I haven't done a before and after test on this bike with a different set of wheels. Everything it stiff though, no flexing.

2wheel_lee · 02-19-2008, 09:23 AM

I was just looking at these yesterday at The Path. Although I am sure the benefits for the front skewer is significant, I was looking for one for the rear. I initially thought they were a quick release, but I was surprised to find that it's just a wing bolt, so to speak. For rear applications, I think I'll just stick with a normal bolt-on axle. But if I was using a QR in the front, I think these would be a worthwhile upgrade if you have a compatible hub.

DeeZee · 02-19-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

I was just looking at these yesterday at The Path. Although I am sure the benefits for the front skewer is significant, I was looking for one for the rear. I initially thought they were a quick release, but I was surprised to find that it's just a wing bolt, so to speak. For rear applications, I think I'll just stick with a normal bolt-on axle. But if I was using a QR in the front, I think these would be a worthwhile upgrade if you have a compatible hub.

was the key thing for me

I just couldn't go back to QR but breaking out the tools to take off the wheel was getting tiresome

FoShizzle · 02-19-2008, 10:48 AM

a product for poseurs no doubt

DeeZee · 02-19-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FoShizzle

a product for poseurs no doubt

wait for the day the Homers hunt you down and eat your skull

Burner · 02-19-2008, 03:26 PM

in the subject line and then continues right along with his sentence in the body. WHY? Literally every post is like that. It's a total pain in the ass when you're reading the emails from the site, because words are always missing.

Sorry dude [\rant]

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Originally Posted by FoShizzle

a product for poseurs no doubt

which is why I saw one on your el ghey

FoShizzle · 02-19-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Burner

in the subject line and then continues right along with his sentence in the body. WHY? Literally every post is like that. It's a total pain in the ass when you're reading the emails from the site, because words are always missing.

Sorry dude [\rant]

that is why it is best to ignore that freak altogether....much less painful, you should try it

DeeZee · 02-19-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Burner

in the subject line and then continues right along with his sentence in the body. WHY? Literally every post is like that. It's a total pain in the ass when you're reading the emails from the site, because words are always missing.

Sorry dude [\rant]

which is why I saw one on your el ghey

alot. Do you know Fo Shi$$le

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Originally Posted by FoShizzle

that is why it is best to ignore that freak altogether....much less painful, you should try it

Hey A$$ Clown

what flexy fork are you puting on that new rig

FoShizzle · 02-19-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeZee

what flexy fork are you puting on that new rig

66

MTBMaven · 02-20-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FoShizzle

a product for poseurs no doubt

So when you are getting your anodized green version?

To get this little diss fest back on track. I'd be interested in one of these for my Reba/WTB Laser Disc set up.

Von-Skipp · 02-20-2008, 08:31 PM

Which hubs do the Through Bolts work on? They work on all DT hubs? The website doesnt explain much.

http://www.dtswiss.com/Products/Comp...thru-bolt.aspx

02-19-2008, 07:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
scruffylooking Stuck up, half witted...	DeeZee. Any discernible differences in handling? Or is it just easier to torque and take off? __________________ www.bikeskills.com

02-19-2008, 07:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
scruffylooking Stuck up, half witted...	Keep us posted. I'm curious! __________________ www.bikeskills.com

02-19-2008, 07:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
scruffylooking Stuck up, half witted...	Rob, thanks. I guess I'm wondering what "works real well" means. Like, it tracks better, holds a line better, feels less noodly... __________________ www.bikeskills.com

02-19-2008, 09:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
2wheel_lee Old School BMXer	I was just looking at these yesterday at The Path. Although I am sure the benefits for the front skewer is significant, I was looking for one for the rear. I initially thought they were a quick release, but I was surprised to find that it's just a wing bolt, so to speak. For rear applications, I think I'll just stick with a normal bolt-on axle. But if I was using a QR in the front, I think these would be a worthwhile upgrade if you have a compatible hub. __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you. May the air be filled with tires!

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Rob STR Veteran	I have one on the back of my Titus. Works really well.

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Burner WTFO	stiffens things up a little... just put one on my reba... it doesn't turn a flexy fork into a stiff one, but it's noticeable

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FoShizzle	a product for poseurs no doubt

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