Originally Posted by
Eric0053
I am a history nut. I live near Gettysburg and visit all the time. So today I went for my first ride in The 'Burg with my daughter. Very cool to see the field from a bike. Easier than parking or getting in and out of the car all the time. All went great and we had an awesome time. So, on the way home I had the bikes strapped up with my Bones 3. I always check my bike for anything loose before I drive off. Going down the highway I see my damn tire rolling and almost hitting a work truck. I drove back and none of the guys saw my tire. (Rear tire of course). No where to be found. I never thought this could happen. Seems the rear skewer must have vibrated loose and the tire came off. I emailed Trek since these are relatively new bikes. I doubt anything can be done but I wanted my voice heard. I always feel like I am tightening something on this bike. Has this happened to others?
Ok...rant over.
First, the "tire" is different from the "wheel".
Now on to your problem. How do you use the quick release skewer on the rear wheel? Most people I see do it like they have to do it for the front wheel with the stupid lawyer lips. In other words, they use the quick release skewer like it is a large screw. Used this way, the skewer
can vibrate loose. But, if the skewer is used like it is meant to be...as a lever on a cam mechanism...there is no likelihood the skewer can loosen due to vibration.
This article sums up how to use a quick release skewer nicely.
Your rant is misplaced. Sorry to break it to you but if you have taken the wheels off the bike at any point since purchase,
you are the one at fault.