Originally Posted by
monroeja
I currently have a Surly Steamroller which has bolt-on wheels. I was considering changing to a fixed gear frame that had quick release wheels so I could expedite my tube repair/replacement since I used my fixed gear to commute to work. Does anyone know any other pros or cons for making this switch? I do like the bolt-on wheels as they provide a more solid feel and assurance.
I think you can save a little bit of weight but, like you, I'd agree that the secure feeling of bolt on wheels are nice. Another con might be ease of theft. A 15mm nut isn't much protection but it at least means the perpetrator needs to be carrying tools and some random person couldn't just walk away with it on the spot w/o tools.
I can't think of any fixed gear wheelsets with quick releases. Which were you looking at?