I don't think your worries are valid, Rishio. I ride over slightly rough surfaces, including gravel, all the time, and I'm using much harder narrower tires than your BA's, namely slick Kojak tires, and I have zero problems. The quick releases present no problem at all for me and they've never come close to cutting my hands. Perhaps they might be a problem for someone with weak hands, though, as you do have to close them very tightly.