Originally Posted by
xenologer
Ever try to fix a rear flat on a fixie? have to carry around a 15mm wrench to unbolt the wheel, and go to the trouble of proprly tensioning the chain and holding the wheel straight when reinstalling...
With multigearing, its just flip the quick release, wheel drops in or out no fuss.
Yes, it's not that difficult. With geared bikes you also have a derailleur, which can be a pain and that definitely makes the bike more complex. Also, not all of those bikes have quick release.