Originally Posted by
Eric0053
Thank you for the sage advice. I am sorry to offend you. The wheel was last put on by my LBS...and yes I know to not use these as a wrench. I made sure it was tight before I left. I never said I was not at fault. Poor assumption on your part.
I can match you snark for snark if you like. Pardon me for assuming that you might be, shall we say, a bit ignorant about bicycles considering that you didn't appear to know the difference between a "wheel" and a "tire". Also pardon me for assuming that you might not know how a quick release skewer works since it is a common problem.
I
am trying to be helpful and just passing along what I see people do with their quick release skewers several times per week at my local co-op...and I only work one day a week there. You told us nothing other than that you "check my bike for anything loose before I drive off" which could mean anything.
Quick release skewers
do not come loose if they have been properly tightened. You are putting more force on the wheel with pedaling...equivalent to your weight plus some leverage...than the weight of the wheel and even some bouncing on the back of a car is going to put on it.
Originally Posted by
Eric0053
I was just ranting and not looking for a bicycle professional bashing. I see why people leave forums now. Thank you kind sir!
No, you weren't "just ranting". You were blaming this on Trek which is kind of the definition of "bicycle professional" bashing.
As for leaving the Bicycle Forums, you are certainly free to do so. If, on the other hand, you develop a bit thicker hide, you might learn something along the way.