quick release on back tires??

[Cloudymoor]

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.

[Fredwina]

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

[Biciclista]

since when are most flats on the rear tire?

[Andrea]

...and since when does using a wrench require a trip to the shop?

[Grog]

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.

[SouthernBelle]

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?