Originally Posted by
mtb_addict
I think QR is just another marketing gimmick.
I like my solid axle with nut just fine. You can't go wrong.
The adjustable wrench doubles as a self defense tool!
But people are fooled by the latest-and-greatest marketing tactics.
And people have too much disposable income.
Add unnecessary cost to most bicyclists, who don't have a legitimate reason to have it.
QR compresses the bearings...not good...add an extra layer of complexity and failure mode.
Since the QR skewer was invented in 1927 an American sold road bikes over a certain quality level have had skewers since the '70s, I fail to see your point.
As for compressing bearings, proper technique and bearing adjustment solves the problem.