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05-22-13, 03:45 PM

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dynaryder

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Originally Posted by lostarchitect

You are overblowing it. It takes maybe 30 seconds more time, if that. It is a non-issue.

Depends on the setup. I'd love to see you get the rear wheel(Nexus 7/roller brake) off my old Dr Good in 30sec,without using an angle grinder.

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Originally Posted by lostarchitect

I often have to take the skewer out to get the wheel past the rear derailleur on my other bikes,

I'm not sure what you mean. Is the QR lever on the derailleur side? I've never had to pull a skewer to get the wheel out.

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Originally Posted by lostarchitect

and I sometimes have to push the RD out of the way as well, which gets me greasy.

Pick up a leaf,stick,or piece of paper. Use that. No greasy hands.

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