Using Quick Release Wheels
09-18-06, 02:16 PM
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Using Quick Release Wheels
I'm new to riding fixed. I picked up a used specialized hardrock that has been converted into a decent road fixie.
I'm now looking to put a new wheelset on it. Any recommendations? I'm not looking to break the bank doing this, as I'm saving to buy a new frame over the winter.
It seems like few, if any, fixie riders have quick releases ontheir wheels. Why is that?
Thanks for any and all help.
Cheers,
Paris
I'm now looking to put a new wheelset on it. Any recommendations? I'm not looking to break the bank doing this, as I'm saving to buy a new frame over the winter.
It seems like few, if any, fixie riders have quick releases ontheir wheels. Why is that?
Thanks for any and all help.
Cheers,
Paris
09-18-06, 02:19 PM
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because it adds grams.
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if you have vertical dropouts there is no reason not to use QR wheels but good luck finding any fixed wheels with a hollow axle.(unless you mean single speed not fixed then you can easily find some).
If you have horizontal dropouts it is harder to get a QR tight enough to keep the wheel from sliping forward.
If you have horizontal dropouts it is harder to get a QR tight enough to keep the wheel from sliping forward.
