K2 / Proflex Riders Group
General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: KenP on July 30, 2006, 09:30:05 am
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Hi everyone,
I need some help with my 1999 K2 evo with disk brake adapter installed on the rear swing arm. A while back I posted a thread where my rear derailuer was shifting like mad and it ended up being the standard quick release skewer was just not tight enough. So I switched over to one of the 5mm locking types and everything has been working. But the problem I have is that the threads on the skewer are only about 5mm into the axle nut, I would like to have more then the 5mm in the axle nut. But every locking skewer I find seems to only support 135mm (except Pitlock which is $49).
With the brake adapter on I need at least 150mm support for a rear hub with with the hub, swing arm and brake adapter added in. So does anyone have any suggestions on a skewer I can get? Hopefully for a reasonable about of cash.
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I just use the standard 5mm allen types with HammerHead disk brake adapters - they usually fit OK. I don't user the Ti ones anymore because when they get dirty they become extremely difficult to remove.
callum
rds
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Hope do extra long QR
I got one that suits 145mm
Simon.
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I had a similar problem with my Planet X. The the adjustible dropouts were too thick to accomodate a normal skewer. When I did a search at MTBR the Planet X owners were recommending getting a Planet X skewer which is on the long side or a Salsa (expensive). I went to a bike shop near my house and look through there spart parts bin. They had a Rolf skewer that was long enough. They wanted $20 for it. I decided I rather buy a new Salsa from my favorite LBS for that price. Went to my favorite LBS and they had a Salsa in their spare parts bin. The owner just gave it to me. I guess that's why they're my favorite LBS.
Planet X, Rolf & Salsa is what I found that would work.