Bike maintenance videos

[gumby]

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.

 

[JoeD]

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" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> 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.
>

 

[DeF]

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" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>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


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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" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >>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