Cycling Gear Road quick release / QR / skewers, light vs 'normal'

[razorjack]

Hey,
I’ve just found a crack on my QR from Roval wheels (internal cam, housing has a crack, probably I was using too much force), and I need ones (or at least one ), S-Works Tarmac SL6 frame, rim brakes.
Can you feel difference between ‘standard’ ones that weights >100g and light ones? (35-50g?) I’m not talking about the weight but clamping force (affecting bike handling etc.)
according to some tests, those light external cam QRs can be even 30-40% weaker than internal cam QRs

 

[froze]

Light weight skewers can be problematic, they can crack and break as you found out, but they can also not apply enough clamping force and your wheels, especially the rear can slip inside the dropout. That's the kind of problems you can have with any light weight product...durability.

The best QR for highly dependable clamping ability is the Dura Ace skewer, not as light as some, but they are fail safe. They cost roughly $100 a pair, if that's too high, then go with Ultegra, they are almost as good, they weigh a tad more, but they only cost roughly $40 a pair.

If you're not racing, or climbing steep mountain grades, or experiencing wheel slippage, then the Ultegra QRs are plenty good enough.