Thread: How to properly measure a rear quick release?
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Old 12-27-16 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rr99
Thank you.
So do you think that If I straight this up, I won't have any problems when I install the rear wheel? Will it be safe to ride it like that?
rootboy and FB inNY have it right. You can get it close, probably straight enough for it to be fine. Safety is not likely a problem, and if it breaks on the rear wheel with horizontal DOs at least the wheel won't fall off. If you can get it straight enough to fit into a straight axle then it will be fine. The tension from tightening it will keep it straight enough.
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