Thread: what is the point of a quick release wheel?
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Old 03-17-07 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by unkchunk
When do you mean? If now, then there really is no point to having a quick release. If several years ago in pre "lawyer lip" days, then it made disconnecting a wheel incredibly quick and easy.
Even with the lawyer lips it is easier than dragging a wrench along...FWIW I keep a small adjustable in all of my own bike tool kits....

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