Is it OK without one of the skewer springs?
05-09-11, 03:14 PM
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Is it OK without one of the skewer springs?
So on my ride today I noticed that I had my front wheel on backward (which would explain why I was going so slow). Anyway, when I tried to remove the wheel the little skewer spring got all jammed up. I had to flip the bike over, stand on the handlebars and yank the wheel out. Totally destroyed the spring. Put the wheel back on and continued the ride with no problems.
Are the skewer springs a vital part? It looks like all they do is push the ends away as you unscrew the skewer for easy removal.
Are the skewer springs a vital part? It looks like all they do is push the ends away as you unscrew the skewer for easy removal.
05-09-11, 03:17 PM
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You'll be fine. It'll just be a bit annoying. You probably could just go to your bike shop and see if they have any springs lying around...
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05-09-11, 03:36 PM
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Yeah the springs just keep the skewer " centerd " when it is open, for easier romoval and installation of the wheel. I'm sure some weight weenies dispence with them all together.
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05-09-11, 03:40 PM
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However the issue described is a common problem when the springs on are backwards (narrow side out).
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i have always stood by "leaver on the left" no matter what.
05-09-11, 04:33 PM
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If he has treaded tires, they can certainly be on backwards...not that it would affect speed...maybe handling...maybe this thread has just gotten more stupid.
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Can you ruin the bearings inside the hub by having it in the wrong way? My Extralite hubs have this in the manual:
WARNING:
1) Micro-Tuner must be on left side of
the bicycle.
2) Incorrect bearing preload may
seriously damage bearings/parts and
decreases performance.
3) Radial lacing: allowed on internal
flange side only.
WARNING:
1) Micro-Tuner must be on left side of
the bicycle.
2) Incorrect bearing preload may
seriously damage bearings/parts and
decreases performance.
3) Radial lacing: allowed on internal
flange side only.
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Its fitting that this thread happened on a Monday, but I think the OP is messing with us. He answered his own question for ****s sake.
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