does it really make a difference what side your quick release faces?
03-20-08 | 09:21 PM
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From: Al B. Qwerky
Bikes: raleigh c30...fixed, thrift store schwine...fixed, haro dart...almost fixed
does it really make a difference what side your quick release faces?
driver's side, drive side? is it like putting my cranks on the left side and waiting for the pedals to come off?
03-20-08 | 09:26 PM
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No. On a geared bike, it's easier to put the lever on the non drive side because the derailleur gets in the way of the handle.
Other than that, it's just visual symmetry. I guess.
Other than that, it's just visual symmetry. I guess.
03-20-08 | 09:27 PM
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quick releases go on the non-drive side. tires face drive side and their labels should be paired up with or opposite of the valve.
this is simply how things are done. it's a detail thing.
this is simply how things are done. it's a detail thing.
03-20-08 | 09:33 PM
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From: Al B. Qwerky
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it's funny because some people talk ish if you put it on the drive side. one of my front wheels is q/r and it points whichever way it lands in the fork.
03-20-08 | 09:45 PM
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quick release levers on the drive side is like:
1. wearing your belt buckle on the right side
2. wearing your watch on your dominant wrist
3. wearing a brown belt with black shoes
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