Fittings, usually for wheels and saddle-posts, with a lever at one end so you can open them by hand, instead of using a spanner.
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In which orientation should a front wheel be installed?
A front wheel with a quick release mechanism can be installed in two orientations: the lever on the left, or the lever on the right. Does it matter in which orientation it's installed? If so, would ...
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Protecting quick-release seats and wheels from theft
I have to say I am not a fan of quick-release, especially for seats. I do not need to raise and lower my seat nearly enough (almost never) to justify the annoyance of having to take my seat with me or ...
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Singlespeed Hub - Rear Axle Swap
I have two sets of wheels, both laced to surly singlespeed hubs (the older "new" hubs, not the "ultra new" hubs which seem to make this process much easier).
Anyway the wheelset I like better has a ...
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Rear wheel slipping out under load
My commuting/cyclocross bike (a Surly Crosscheck) has a problem.
If I tighten the quick release skewer to a normal level, sort of firm to close it, then if I step on the pedals hard at some point, ...
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How do I correctly align the brake disc with the callipers when replacing my quick-release wheel?
My bike's front wheel is quick-release (QR), but the rear has a traditional skewer (because of the hub gears). It also has disc brakes, and as you'd expect, there isn't a lot of clearance between the ...
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Quick release wheels on kids bikes?
Currently trying to find larger bikes for our kids aged 5 & 7. Oldest's next bike is going to be a struggle to fit in the back of the car (for various reasons they cycle to school in the morning ...
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How do I know if my cone/cap/bearings need to be adjusted?
I have a custom road bike with (mostly) Shimano parts. I love to ride but I'm not so strong on the technical side.
I have quick-release wheels; I regularly (3-4 times a year) put the bike in a bag ...
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How to center a quick release rear wheel regularly
Just got myself a new quick release rear wheel. Fantastic, right? Well, it's sort of a pain because I'm always worried it's going to get nicked. Usually, I just take off the front one and thread the ...
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Is it safe to remove “lawyer tabs” on a carbon fork?
Is it safe to file off the "lawyer lips" - the little tabs on the end of the fork dropouts - on my carbon road fork? What about cyclocross forks? I've heard it's "common sense" to remove them...
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Can I just change straightforward wheel axles to QR skewers?
I've just bought a second hand road bike which doesn't have Quick Release Skewers.
Can I just buy a set of QR Skewers and fit them?
Are they a standard size?
Are there any gotchas waiting to bite ...
