Thanks for the tips guys. I like Greenfieldja's tip about using playing cards for a quicker adjustment; I'll give that a try.
But it's sounding like I should replace the front disc brake with a V-brake.
Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
What's your procedure for removing and reattaching the front wheel? There may be a 4th option.
If you flip your bike upside down when you do this, it's common for the hub axle not to seat all the way in the dropouts. If that happens, it'll make your brake rub. I prefer to reattach the front wheel with the bike standing up and push down on the stem to seat the axle in the dropouts before tightening the front wheel.
Yeah, I reattach the wheel with the bike standing up. In fact, if at first the disc brake rubs, then I reattach the wheel 3-4x more in the hope that it stops rubbing one of those times. If it keeps rubbing, then I sit on the ground, have a brief cry, and get to work readjusting the brake housing (since the gap isn't the issue).