Hi, I am new here. I bought a used Trek Multitrack 720 (I think it is from the 1990's from a local bike repair guy and it's in really good condition and he said he tuned it up also. I am new to hybrids, i have an old Trek roadbike from 1982 which i think is a 311. I wanted the hybrid because i am out of shape and new again to biking and was very uncomfortable on my road bike due to the sitting posture (although it is getting easier for me to ride it). Rather than revamp my road bike, the mechanic had this great condition Multitrack 720 so i bought it. I figured if i were to change the headset stuff on my road bike (which would mean new handlebars, brake cables, brake levers, labor and then later want to change it back that wouldnt cost that much less than buying a 2nd used bike. Also my old road bike has sentimental value and id like to keep it stock and use it as i get more comfortable again on it.

Anyway, this Multitrack 720 has quick release wheels (they are 700c wheels). But I cant find any quick release for the front break so i cant figure out how to take the wheel off/on to transport my bike in my hatchback car to the local bike trails. I have no problem fitting my road bike in the car with the front wheel removed.

The brakes on the Multitrack 720 are of a type my mechanic told me are "B" brakes. I am new to those but he said that is a common type of brake used on mountain bikes. I dont see a name brand on the brakes. I have looked all over on the brake and the brake lever for a quick release but cant find one.

Anyone have any info on this model bike to tell me if there is/isnt a quick release on the brake?

The mechanism to take the cable on/off/on on the lever does not seem like it would be easy for me to do every time i want to take the bike in and out of my car.

I am sure i cant get the wheel on and off without releasing the brake.

IF i have no quick release on this setup, what's my best option to have one installed? Do i need to change the brake lever or the brake? Which is best way to do it? I need to be able to frequently take the front wheel off/on to move the bike in and out of my car and also to be able to take off the wheel to lock up the front wheel using a kryptonite U lock.

This bike is much more comfortable for me to ride than the road bike due the sitting posture but i am not sure i am content with (1) the brake levers seem kind of cheap and too far apart for my hands to use with great comfort (I have small hands) (2) the index shifting is new to me and i like the concept but i find the shifting to be clunky, maybe i would like a higher level index shifter or derailler i dont know. This bike works for me ok as is but i am not sure it is a great bike for me.