04 February 2013

Locking a Quick-Release Wheel

I noticed at least two bikes in campus being ridden with the QRs not correctly locked. The proper way to use the QR is to use its cam, and not as a 'handle' to tighten the nut on the other side. Most QRs have "open" and "close" etched on them - if you can read the word "open" your QR is not locked.


Image showing a Quick release locked correctly, with the word CLOSE visible. Front disc hub of BTwin Rockrider 5.3 used for demonstration. Image showing a Quick release not locked, with the word OPEN visible.  Front disc hub of BTwin Rockrider 5.3 used for demonstration.