Well Max, what I think really is nice about axle nuts in general is that you can get a good tactile feel for how tight they are, since you know that you cranked 'em down real tight when you put the wheel back on. It's harder for a lot of people to judge how much force it takes to get a QR nice and tight. I can see this as an advantage, since a fixed wheel coming loose isn't just an annoyance, it can be extremely dangerous. For some reason though, the myth has arisen that a QR won't hold tight enough, and now it won't go away. As with many such myths, I am on a one-man quest to try and dispell this one .

igloo, I can't wait to hear more about your new bike - how much does it weigh? How's the handling? Do you like the tires? Etc. I must know!