Quick release skewer
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quick-release-skewer-201-7565926
title:
Quick release skewer
text:
A quick release skewer is a mechanism for attaching a wheel to a bicycle. It consists of a rod threaded on one end and with a lever operated cam assembly on the other. The rod is inserted into the hollow axle of the wheel, a special nut is threaded on, and the lever is closed to tighten the cam and secure the wheel to the fork. Wheels equipped with quick release mechanisms can be removed from the bicycle frame and replaced without using tools by opening and closing the cam lever, thus more quick
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encyclopedia
description:
Bicycle wheel attaching mechanism
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quick_release_skewer
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date modified:
2024-01-09T22:48:38Z
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