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Not sure I agree with the quick release video, the bike mech has left the lever pointing straight down to the ground. Not the safest position, I have always pointed the lever upwards parallel to the front fork so the lever cannot inadvertently be released by road debris (branches possibly?) Also from a TT aero view - pointing the lever down adds to aero drag. |
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I always point the quick release pointing backwards.
I've done this after twice having a plastic bag caught on it while riding in town when having it straight up. I think facing it backwards would have the least risk of having anything caught up while riding. "gumby" wrote in message ups.com... http://www.youtube.com/group/bicyclemaintenance Not sure I agree with the quick release video, the bike mech has left the lever pointing straight down to the ground. Not the safest position, I have always pointed the lever upwards parallel to the front fork so the lever cannot inadvertently be released by road debris (branches possibly?) Also from a TT aero view - pointing the lever down adds to aero drag. |
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JoeD wrote:
I always point the quick release pointing backwards. I've done this after twice having a plastic bag caught on it while riding in town when having it straight up. I think facing it backwards would have the least risk of having anything caught up while riding. "gumby" wrote in message ups.com... http://www.youtube.com/group/bicyclemaintenance Not sure I agree with the quick release video, the bike mech has left the lever pointing straight down to the ground. Not the safest position, I have always pointed the lever upwards parallel to the front fork so the lever cannot inadvertently be released by road debris (branches possibly?) Also from a TT aero view - pointing the lever down adds to aero drag. Hmm. For me, front wheel, pointing up parallel to fork. Rear, pointing forward parallel either to chain or seat stay. I'm going to start looking at other bikes now! DeF -- To reply, you'll need to remove your finger. |
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DeF wrote: JoeD wrote: I always point the quick release pointing backwards. I've done this after twice having a plastic bag caught on it while riding in town when having it straight up. I think facing it backwards would have the least risk of having anything caught up while riding. "gumby" wrote in message ups.com... http://www.youtube.com/group/bicyclemaintenance Not sure I agree with the quick release video, the bike mech has left the lever pointing straight down to the ground. Not the safest position, I have always pointed the lever upwards parallel to the front fork so the lever cannot inadvertently be released by road debris (branches possibly?) Also from a TT aero view - pointing the lever down adds to aero drag. Hmm. For me, front wheel, pointing up parallel to fork. Rear, pointing forward parallel either to chain or seat stay. always pointing backwards, to avoid hooking on something I'm going to start looking at other bikes now! it's surprising how often you will see an open one then best wishes james |
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