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Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
My negative experience with QR and discs involved removing/replacing the front wheel. Very fiddly to get the brake alignment right. If you don't have to remove the wheel to transport the bike, that might not be an issue.
Perfect evaluation, thanks. I'd buy this bike to keep for local rides and to avoid having to transport a bike from my domicile. I'm patient enough to reset the alignment. Will I need to reset the caliper position after I reinstall the front wheel?
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