Originally Posted by
gcl8a
I read somewhere that using a quick release was bad with single-speed bikes. This doesn't make sense to me, since the forces on the rear wheel should be the same regardless of whether or not you have a derailer.
I'm confused, it seems like no one addressed the issue? If so, please correct me.
But it's not apples-to-apples. Compare a derail to a tensioner, both apples.
The springs absorbing the force is the answer, yeah?