Toeclips and Toestraps?
Originally Posted by
CafeVelo
I thought 8 speed freewheels had a habit of bending axles under load. Of course, they're kids and won't use the bikes forever so it probably doesn't matter. And I stand corrected on sti 7 speed. I wasn't riding bikes when you could buy those lines, and I've never seen an example, good to know.
Kids can be rough on stuff... but I doubt they tip the scales over 100 lbs.... or is it 100 lbs combined? I.E. Perhaps half the weight of an adult rider.
If treated with care, the axles should outlast several kids.
The steel used in solid axles may be lower quality than that used in QR axles, the hollow axles may actually be stronger.