I lost my road bike's quick release. Pictured are what I lost. Do I need to find a specific quick release that fits, or does one size fit all/most?
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Yep. Quick releases are standard and interchangeable.
You need to make sure you get one the right length for a front hub. Front hubs for a road bike, hybrid or older MTB will be 100mm wide.
answered Jan 23, 2019 at 1:55
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1There are a few cases where the lever of one type of QR will interfere with the frame or accessories on the bike, so a different style of lever is needed. But this is usually obvious when you try to use the QR and the lever keeps hitting stuff. Jan 23, 2019 at 2:30
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@Argenti Apparatus: Since QR are usually sold in pairs it would be a good idea for OP to buy a matching pair where the second one also fits the rear, either for a short rear axle (road bike) or for a long rear axle (MTB).– CarelJan 23, 2019 at 18:48
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1@Carel I did not research if QRs are sold individually. The OP may have to buy a set. Personally I'd buy a set as I'm OCD enough to want them to match :-) Jan 23, 2019 at 19:54
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@DanielRHicks : If the levers interferes with other hardware it is either poorly designed or badly positioned. Position is easiest to adjust. With disk-brakes the front QR is often better at the ride side to avoid hand contact with a hot rotor.– CarelJan 24, 2019 at 16:41
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Some QRs may be sold individually. One bike store near me (link to follow) lists front Salsa skewers. Salsa is a Quality Bicycle Products brand. QBP is a major distributor of bike parts, and almost all bike stores should have an account with them, so the OP should be able to order his/her front skewer. Not all stores might have one black front skewer in stock, of course. freewheelbike.com/product/… Sep 6, 2019 at 17:19