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06-30-10, 10:09 PM
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quick release
I'm not sure if this has been asking before, sorry if it has.
I got my front bolt on hub upgraded to fit a new fork. It is now quick release, but I've seen tons of cyclists with bolt on rather than a quick release. Is quick release any better? Ups/downs? I haven't noticed much of a difference so far but I've heard that people are concerned about quick release on a track bike.
EDIT: For those of you who are interested, I posted a week ago about a carbon fork on my hi-ten frame. I bought the fork because it's super cheap (50 bucks, new forte axis fork). I got it installed which is why I had to switch to quick release, my bolt on hub wouldn't fit. I really love the fork, it made my bike slightly lighter and I've also noticed a HUGE reduction in vibration.
I got my front bolt on hub upgraded to fit a new fork. It is now quick release, but I've seen tons of cyclists with bolt on rather than a quick release. Is quick release any better? Ups/downs? I haven't noticed much of a difference so far but I've heard that people are concerned about quick release on a track bike.
EDIT: For those of you who are interested, I posted a week ago about a carbon fork on my hi-ten frame. I bought the fork because it's super cheap (50 bucks, new forte axis fork). I got it installed which is why I had to switch to quick release, my bolt on hub wouldn't fit. I really love the fork, it made my bike slightly lighter and I've also noticed a HUGE reduction in vibration.
06-30-10, 10:16 PM
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QR is infinity better than bolt on.
if you ride at velodromes, then you need bolt on, but otherwise there's no point in bolt on.
if you ride at velodromes, then you need bolt on, but otherwise there's no point in bolt on.
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all I need to steal bolt on wheels is a 15mm wrench.
with QR I can remove my wheel and take it with me or lock it up with the frame and other wheel.
If you think anti-theft skewers prevent theft, then you are wrong on that too, as all I need are cone wrenches.
with QR I can remove my wheel and take it with me or lock it up with the frame and other wheel.
If you think anti-theft skewers prevent theft, then you are wrong on that too, as all I need are cone wrenches.
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Haha this again, here's a thread about it.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=#post10798828
As AEO said, anyone with a 15mm wrench can steal your wheel; even a crescent wrench and your wheel is gone and a lot of people do not lock up their bolt-on wheels, they just lock the frame. Also, if you happen to have a flat on the road, you can't do anything unless you have your wrench with you.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=#post10798828
As AEO said, anyone with a 15mm wrench can steal your wheel; even a crescent wrench and your wheel is gone and a lot of people do not lock up their bolt-on wheels, they just lock the frame. Also, if you happen to have a flat on the road, you can't do anything unless you have your wrench with you.
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fixiedavid,
You are good as gold with a QR front hub. All personal preference when it comes to the front. Rear is different. There are those who would argue that point. I suggest you ignore them. QR front is a good thing. QR rear is more of a crap shoot. Oh, it is also my opinion that bolt on offers a wee bit more theft protection. Not from "real" thieves but it can help with common opportunists.
You are good as gold with a QR front hub. All personal preference when it comes to the front. Rear is different. There are those who would argue that point. I suggest you ignore them. QR front is a good thing. QR rear is more of a crap shoot. Oh, it is also my opinion that bolt on offers a wee bit more theft protection. Not from "real" thieves but it can help with common opportunists.
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Haha this again, here's a thread about it.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=#post10798828
As AEO said, anyone with a 15mm wrench can steal your wheel; even a crescent wrench and your wheel is gone and a lot of people do not lock up their bolt-on wheels, they just lock the frame. Also, if you happen to have a flat on the road, you can't do anything unless you have your wrench with you.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=#post10798828
As AEO said, anyone with a 15mm wrench can steal your wheel; even a crescent wrench and your wheel is gone and a lot of people do not lock up their bolt-on wheels, they just lock the frame. Also, if you happen to have a flat on the road, you can't do anything unless you have your wrench with you.
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Personally, I always just replace it when I get the flat, it's faster. I carry a patch kit for the extreme instances when I get two flats in one ride, but that hardly ever happens, and if it did, I might just use the $1.50 I keep in my bag for the bus.
07-01-10, 10:11 AM
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Haha this again, here's a thread about it.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=#post10798828
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=#post10798828
07-01-10, 11:47 AM
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Haha this again, here's a thread about it.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=#post10798828
As AEO said, anyone with a 15mm wrench can steal your wheel; even a crescent wrench and your wheel is gone and a lot of people do not lock up their bolt-on wheels, they just lock the frame. Also, if you happen to have a flat on the road, you can't do anything unless you have your wrench with you.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=#post10798828
As AEO said, anyone with a 15mm wrench can steal your wheel; even a crescent wrench and your wheel is gone and a lot of people do not lock up their bolt-on wheels, they just lock the frame. Also, if you happen to have a flat on the road, you can't do anything unless you have your wrench with you.
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fixiedavid,
You are good as gold with a QR front hub. All personal preference when it comes to the front. Rear is different. There are those who would argue that point. I suggest you ignore them. QR front is a good thing. QR rear is more of a crap shoot. Oh, it is also my opinion that bolt on offers a wee bit more theft protection. Not from "real" thieves but it can help with common opportunists.
You are good as gold with a QR front hub. All personal preference when it comes to the front. Rear is different. There are those who would argue that point. I suggest you ignore them. QR front is a good thing. QR rear is more of a crap shoot. Oh, it is also my opinion that bolt on offers a wee bit more theft protection. Not from "real" thieves but it can help with common opportunists.
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