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Hi,
I'm wondering why my hybrid has a quick release for the front wheel and NOT for the back wheel. Since most flats happen on the rear, wouldn't it make sense. Or is it a safety issue? Don't road bikes have them on both??? I haven't had to change a flat yet and am wondering if using a wrench is going to make me go the the LBS instead.
I think it's more of a cost issue - the bolt on wheel/axle is cheaper, the Front Q/R makes it easier to transport your bike by stuffing it in the trunk of a car
since when are most flats on the rear tire?
...and since when does using a wrench require a trip to the shop? :D
I lock my hybrid by the front wheel + frame. The back wheel is bolted to the frame and thus less easy to steal.
I just need to unscrew the bolt to change a flat. I've got it changed to a bolt and hex-headed screw so I just do it with my regular (road) bike too, no need for a different wrench.
get a small adjustable wrench for your saddlebag. Oddly, ALL of my flats on the road have been on the rear. Isn't that weird?
I'd do what Grog did, or put a QR on it. I wouldn't want to have to carry extra tools.
Karen
Not sure what size your nuts are (*snicker*), but Surly makes a bottle opener w/a 15mm hex wrench on one end. I keep one in my SS/Fixed bike's saddle bag since it doesn't have QR skewers. It costs significantly more than getting a normal wrench, but the shape is actually awesome- very compact, but you can still get a lot of torque if you need it.
http://www.outsideoutfitters.com/ima...edium/7999.jpg
Well that was news to me too, but I read this in a few places and some YouTube biking expert that seemed to be more knowledgable than a blowhard, said that this is the case since bikes carry most of their weight in the back and are therefore more susceptible to flats.
Oh yes, you are much more likely to have flats in the rear. That's true. But I've never had a flat on the front. You would think I'd have hit a nail or something by now!