Originally Posted by lin
I am looking at new bikes, and one I really like has quick release front and rear wheels as well as seatpost. I love the idea, but I was wondering if there was a major downside, durability wise, or even functionally.
I'm looking at Hybrids and Comfort bikes, It is amazing how nice the bikes around $500 are.
Many come with seatpost suspension too , how well does that work long term?
I do have a bike repair kit, and I promise to learn to use it for simple adjustments and roadside repairs.
QRs are nice, but keep spares on you just in case someone takes em, or buy nutted skewers. I prefer the shimano type QRs over the "lightweight" variety, but that's just me.
suspension seatposts suck for the most part...they are always too high due to mount easily, or too low once on them to be of much use. The elastomeric kind are too costly...it's cheaper to get a spring saddle if you want that kind of comfort.