Originally Posted by slowandsteady
Just tired of all the elitist nonsense. Perhaps if people were as good as they think they are, they wouldn't need to spend an extra $1000 for a carbon frame or components that way 2 less grams. As it has been said before, Lance Armstrong(or insert any pro) can ride circles around any of us on any X-mart bike. It's about the engine, not the vehicle.
I beg to differ on you comment - not trying to start an arguement. If the engine is good a but the bike is crap then the power never gets to the wheels. Now put Lance on a stawberry shortcake bike and lets see who comes out on top - of course that is a pretty extreme example (possibly a talented BF member could provide us a picture).
Back to the OP's comment. What I have been doing for years is to setup the rear brake quick release so the closed position actually contacts the rim with enough pressure so the bike will not roll. If I have to take out the rear wheel I turn in the screw adjuster to open up the brakes. This is not convenient for the front brake if you take off your front wheel frequently.