Old 03-13-06, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by MarkS
It was messing with a bolt on a tire in the dark of night that convinced me that I wanted a bike with quick release wheels.
How hard is "messing with a bolt" under any conceivable road side repair scenario? Unless carrying any tools is too great a burden.

Carrying in addition to a spare tube, a 6" adjustable wrench, a few zip ties and a screw driver will handle 99% of roadside repairs. It really isn't that hard.
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