Originally Posted by spider-man
Tullio Campagnolo supposedly invented the quick release as an alternative to wingnuts after he had difficulty removing them during a race in winter conditions. Wingnuts are really pretty nice to use, but not with frozen fingers.
Until the quick release gained acceptance, wingnuts were used on many high-end road bikes.
No, He did invent them (quick release) when he couldn't get the wingnuts loose to change a flat.
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CEYA!