tech question - self loosening QR skewer
So on my last couple of rides, I've noticed that by the end, my back wheel has a little play in it. I've determined it's the quick release skewer nut loosening itself up. It takes very little force to flip the QR open after the ride, and I know it was tight when the rides started. Anyone else ever experience this? Could I put a little loctite on threads? Other solutions? I think given enough time, like in a 12 hour race, the nut would loosen to point that the rear wheel could potentially fall off. That would not be good for business!
Where did that QR come from? it looked like some chrome jobby for a trainer.
MIne came off at lumberjack 2 years ago, fun looking for the nut in the grass, dirt and leaves!!!
If you use disc brakes, I heard you should run your skewers on the reverse side because of the the forces (and heat generated) from the disc brakes, and that may tend to loosen the skewers. I would also check to see if there is anything inbetween the skewer and droupout (sand, grease, etc.) What kind of skewers do you use? Hub bearings are fine? Just throwing stuff out there that I would look for. Good luck.
Clyde wrote:
If you use disc brakes, I heard you should run your skewers on the reverse side because of the the forces (and heat generated) from the disc brakes, and that may tend to loosen the skewers. I would also check to see if there is anything inbetween the skewer and droupout (sand, grease, etc.) What kind of skewers do you use? Hub bearings are fine? Just throwing stuff out there that I would look for. Good luck.So the QR lever should be on the disc side or the drive side?
He is saying the lever should be on the drive side.
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I'm guessing the threads on the rod or nut are fubar. I may have a XT with your name on it let me check morrow.
I had this happen with a OEM skewer before. Best solution is to get a good set of skewers.
I have the stock one back on now and it's the one giving me issues. That one you're thinking of didn't loosen up, so maybe I'll put it back on. It sure is ugly though