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Old 08-01-19 | 01:55 PM
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wish it was more descriptive than "Quick release: tighten the axle so that the lever meets resistance at 90° from the frame or fork."

I've found on some old bikes if the QR is pressed too tightly it will affect wheel/hub rolling. but I've read if your hubs are adjusted properly that should happen. it's hard to describe how tight I make mine. in this video he doesn't seem to be straining too hard to lock them down & I guess that how I do it


I like this guy for a lot of stuff & he does a better job showing how firmly to lock it in


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