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[IvonaDestroi]

Neat bike, Ivona. Very cool classic!
Just a question: can you make non QR wheels into QR wheels? I would ride my mixte more if I could change the tires more easily. I guess I could just put a wrench in the saddle bag, huh? It just takes sooooo much more effort, tho. I'm being lazy...

I believe you can but you have to buy the whole quick release skewer, and replace the axle you have with it. I'm not sure about how the sizing works, but i think you might need to take apart the hub... once again I'm not sure though, hubs are pretty new to me!

In any case I know it's possible somehow and you have to replace your axle with the skewer. I'm sure your LBS would help you find the right size and give you a thorough explanation of how to, or do it for you if you asked!

(hehe ask me in a couple weeks after I've played with mine, then I'll know how!)

[Tri Girl]

Thanks! Do tell when you find out.

[DebW]

Neat bike, Ivona. Very cool classic!
Just a question: can you make non QR wheels into QR wheels? I would ride my mixte more if I could change the tires more easily. I guess I could just put a wrench in the saddle bag, huh? It just takes sooooo much more effort, tho. I'm being lazy...

I believe you can but you have to buy the whole quick release skewer, and replace the axle you have with it. I'm not sure about how the sizing works, but i think you might need to take apart the hub... once again I'm not sure though, hubs are pretty new to me!

You do have to replace the axle, but also note that QR axles are of larger diameter than non-QR axles, and the frame dropout may have to be spread or filed out to fit the QR axle.

[IvonaDestroi]

You do have to replace the axle, but also note that QR axles are of larger diameter than non-QR axles, and the frame dropout may have to be spread or filed out to fit the QR axle.

good to know... thanks!