Skewer question?

[Haffelhoss]

Hi all. Recently joined the forum, some great info here. Was an avid biker as a youngster but haven't cycled a great deal as an adult. Purchased a Kona Hoss not long ago and loving it. When it arrived the front wheel didnt have a skewer but had a fairly secure locking mechanism which passed through the hub. (FYI the forks are marzochi dirt jumper 2's). I decided to get some a pair of skewers and got some nice red a2z jobs. The front skewer is however too short and the one designed to fit the rear fits the front perfectly. Is this a common issue with modern forks?? Does anyone know if Halo Porkies would fit?

Thanks

 

[Haffelhoss]

Bump anyone..

These are the skewers I am considering. I would prefer to know that they will fit though. That or buy two rear skewers....

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Halo_Porkies_XL_Alloy_QR_Skewers/5360042438/

 

[Shaun]

Hi,

Welcome to the forums. I've moved your thread here as the MTB crew may be able to give you a quicker and fuller answer.

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[Bigtwin]

2 sec search reveals Porkies:

"fit up to 8.5mm thick MTB dropouts front and rear. These skewers are long enough to fit modern frames and forks with thicker dropouts. An ideal choice if you've run into an engagement problem with shorter QRs. Black, Front/Rear, Cro-Mo, 100/135mm"

 

[Haffelhoss]

Thanks for that twin. Glad I only wasted 2 secs of your time!

In that case it won't fit. The rear skewer i have fitted to the front is 135
mm. I'm slightly puzzled as to why this might be the case. Oh well, 2 rears it is.

 

[02GF74]

is it possible that you have road bike skewers instead of mtb skewers? I would need to check but I though rod bike ones were a bit shorter.