{"product_id":"speed-skewer-front-quick-release-alloy","title":"Speed Skewer Front Quick Release Alloy","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"207\" data-section-id=\"1wm3do2\" data-start=\"155\"\u003e???? Front Alloy Quick-Release (QR) Skewer (100 mm)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"209\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"246\" data-start=\"211\"\u003efront quick-release (QR) skewer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"278\" data-start=\"252\"\u003e100 mm hub axle system\u003c\/strong\u003e used to secure a bicycle’s front wheel into the fork dropouts, allowing the wheel to be removed and installed without tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"405\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"437\" data-section-id=\"2dn5uf\" data-start=\"410\"\u003e How it actually works\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"463\" data-start=\"439\"\u003eA QR skewer consists of:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"464\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"509\" data-section-id=\"1yte1h5\" data-start=\"464\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"468\"\u003esteel threaded rod (the skewer shaft)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"537\" data-section-id=\"b3ui8l\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"537\" data-start=\"514\"\u003ecam lever mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"578\" data-section-id=\"ryr23t\" data-start=\"538\"\u003eSprings (on many models) for alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"619\" data-section-id=\"tc424u\" data-start=\"579\"\u003eA nut on the opposite side of the axle\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"621\"\u003eWhen tightened, the cam lever compresses the fork dropouts and locks the wheel in place through clamping force—not threading.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"748\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"774\" data-section-id=\"19r89vw\" data-start=\"753\"\u003e Standard sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"776\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"839\" data-section-id=\"6lr6hs\" data-start=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"800\" data-start=\"778\"\u003eFront hub spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 mm (OLD – Over Locknut Distance)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"898\" data-section-id=\"fdcv16\" data-start=\"840\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"856\" data-start=\"842\"\u003eAxle type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mm quick-release skewer (most common)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"965\" data-section-id=\"wlm51x\" data-start=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"901\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rim brakes and many disc brake front wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"967\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1013\" data-section-id=\"1hx3gdt\" data-start=\"972\"\u003e Materials (important clarification)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1107\" data-section-id=\"1fv2awg\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"1017\"\u003eLever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often aluminium alloy or steel (CNC machining is common on higher-end models)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1243\" data-section-id=\"1n5nhk9\" data-start=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003eSkewer rod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost always \u003cstrong data-end=\"1149\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003esteel\u003c\/strong\u003e for strength and safety\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1243\" data-section-id=\"xrgv7v\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003eTitanium is rare and used only in premium aftermarket skewers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1321\" data-section-id=\"y2sxjc\" data-start=\"1244\"\u003eCheap versions may use full steel construction with minimal alloy finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003e So the key correction:\u003cbr data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003e\r\nThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1355\"\u003eload-bearing rod is almost never aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e, because aluminium would not provide sufficient clamping strength or safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1501\" data-section-id=\"bjc5is\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003e Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1666\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1530\" data-section-id=\"1e54uic\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003eTool-free wheel removal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1574\" data-section-id=\"13206qn\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003eLightweight compared to solid axle nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1615\" data-section-id=\"wkd5gc\" data-start=\"1575\"\u003eConvenient for transport and repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1666\" data-section-id=\"1brh9li\" data-start=\"1616\"\u003eWidely compatible with many road and MTB forks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"1668\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1705\" data-section-id=\"7ydujl\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003e Limitations \/ safety notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1764\" data-section-id=\"140szap\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003eMust be properly tightened to prevent wheel loosening\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1831\" data-section-id=\"17a29id\" data-start=\"1765\"\u003eLess secure than thru-axle systems on modern performance bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1901\" data-section-id=\"o9w5k9\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003eCan loosen if lever is incorrectly positioned or not fully closed\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1968\" data-section-id=\"1em031p\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003eNot ideal for heavy-duty downhill or high-torque e-bike setups\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1973\" data-start=\"1970\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1992\" data-section-id=\"18xij8a\" data-start=\"1975\"\u003e Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2295\" data-start=\"1994\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"1996\"\u003e100 mm front QR skewer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standard bicycle wheel retention system that prioritizes \u003cstrong data-end=\"2118\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003equick removal and convenience\u003c\/strong\u003e, but relies heavily on correct tightening for safety. High-quality versions may use CNC alloy levers, but the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2279\" data-start=\"2229\"\u003estrength-critical shaft is almost always steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, not aluminium.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Abec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45367220797500,"sku":"AA21","price":60.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2261\/8940\/files\/23418_177814-large.webp?v=1778506280","url":"https:\/\/www.olympiccycles.co.za\/products\/speed-skewer-front-quick-release-alloy","provider":"Olympic Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}