On Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 9:26 AM, Andrew Janjigian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
> > Anyone have any thoughts as to what has changed? I'm wondering if the > teeth on the axle are worn, and maybe I need to replace it, or do > something to the dropouts to make them grab better (they are a little > rusty, but only just a little). Please don't take this as insultingly simple, but are you sure you are getting the QR tight enough? I've used QRs on all my many fixeds with absolutely no problems, **as long as** the QR is a sturdy, all steel internal cam type, and as long as it is very tight. You also might look to see if the axle extends even very slightly beyond the outer face of the dropouts. > > > Also, does anyone have a foolproof method for getting the wheel in > position while locking the QR? I find it usually takes me 2 or 3 tries > minimum. Practice. I generally have the QR lever on the left (not always, if I flip the wheel), and then I simply reach out with my right hand and grab the front edge of the tire and at once pull it back and center it. While I do this I tighten the QR with my left hand. If your chainring is not centered, as many are not, then getting the right chain tension will be more difficult. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
