Originally Posted by
Banzai
Wheel removal on the Pugs would be a LOT nicer with horizontal drops than it is with track ends. I get a lot of chain grime on my fingers.
There are a few tricks that make it possible to remove and replace track wheels without getting your hands dirty.
The easiest is to pack a small rag or piece of paper with which to pick up the chain. Of you can even pack a latex or nitrile glove. Or you can scrounge a leaf or twig to use.
I don't bother. I use bolt on track wheels, so I have a wrench which is easy enough to use to pick and place the chain. Otherwise, it's easy enough to slacken the chain, hold up the rear triangle, and tilt the bike while turning the cranks to either drop or pick up the chain.