Originally Posted by
Treker08
A bike shop I used in the past recently me told me this, "Having a rear free wheel set on a quick release is sketchy, un-safe practice and is something we wouldn't risk our reputation on." What do you guys think?
It doesn't matter if you have 1, 5, 7 or 11 cogs on a freewheel equipped QR rear axle, it's as "safe' and mature a design as you'll find.
Perhaps you or they meant "fixed gear" instead?
If so, I've ridden for years on a FG/QR set-up with zero problems.
That being said, get a proper track style hub for FG riding w/ track nuts and have at it.
Choosing and properly operating a QR as @
79pmooney notes is SOP.
edit: Is this some shop shilling the "danger" of QR to sell a bike w/ disc brakes and through axles as the "safe" alternative?
If so, don't go back there.
-Bandera