How do I measure a qr skewer ?

[BADGER.BRAD]

Hello all,

Can anyone tell me where I measure a quick release skewer from/to I need a new one for my lads mountain bike but am unsure as to the size.

Many thanks all

 

[black'n'yellow]

they are usually sold in pairs. Whatever you buy, it is highly unlikely that it will not fit...

 

[mickle]

Fronts are universal, rears can range to fit 126mm OLND to 135mm OLND (plus the width of the drop-outs which can vary between steel and loonyman frames). What this means is that any modern rear skewer will fit but if you have an older, narrower rear hub and/or skinny steel drop-outs you'll have a bit of thread showing. And if it does, simply hack it off with a hacksaw and tidy it with a file to reduce the likelyhood of it impaling anyone.

 

[BADGER.BRAD]

Many thanks mickle much appreciated It is the front one that I need so I shouldn't have a problem Although that said I will most likely buy a pair as it seems to be just as costly to buy one or 2.

Thanks again.

 

[mickle]

Aye. Nay bother.