Extralite Aliens 3 Titanium Skewer

The Alien 3 is by far the most enjoyable skewer to use. Upon first inspection it becomes immediately apparent that Extralite has worked to improve every detail you could imagine on a skewer.

The lever is long, providing plenty of clamping force, and the ergonomic shape makes it very comfortable, even on cold days when changing wheels can feel like you're tearing tendons in your hand. The cam is very robust and like many other skewers is external. The difference is that the cam is very cleverly attached to the lever preventing it from rotating, saving you from having to double check alignment prior to clamping. The springs are also attached to the nut and cam, another small touch that can make life easier, especially when swapping skewers between wheelsets. Finally, the nut is knurled with a textured surface, making it easy to grab and adjust even for the thick-fingered among us.