Originally Posted by
Mr IGH
Until I get a flat. The Nexus Roller brake requires me to remove the cable by loosening the anchor bolt. The Sturmey has a quick release. IMHO, the Sturmey is much easier to use, both have about the same braking power, both require about the same amount of maintanence.
Which model are you using? I have seen some with no quick release, and I'm quite certain they were the BR im41 rear, but a quick look at this document shows it now has a quick release, so I think that is a recent update.
http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/te...9830612998.pdf
All other models of Shimano roller brakes I've dealt with had a qr system.