2 questions

[Mummy3monkeys]

i dont want to sound stupid but when u mean drive side which side is that?

I'm glad you asked that, I had the same question. Makes sense when you know the answer, now I don't feel so daft!!

 

[youngoldbloke]

Rule 41

 

[Smokin Joe]

Your supposed to face them forward if you want to be technical so if another riders wheel clips them they dont open or get stuck in their spokes

That's an old myth.

If you get close enough to another bike to get your spokes caught in their QR lever you've already started to crash. Between the stays and alongside the forks is just today's fashion, look at pictures of pros from the seventies and before and they are mostly facing rearwards.

 

[hennbell]

QR's on non drive train side but with the levers inline with the fork/seat stay

 

[sgl5gjr]

QR's on non drive train side but with the levers inline with the fork/seat stay

+1 for that

 

[Justinslow]

I did my bar tape this afternoon, it wasn't too bad and I followed one of the you tube vids. I chose some cheapie lifeline essential tape (but with very good reviews) so if I cocked it up I hadn't lost a lot. Actually it was quite easy and it's probably something I'll change fairly regular now. My QR's are facing backwards as they are more aero and it makes me loads faster

 

[snorri]

QR's are facing backwards as they are more aero and it makes me loads faster

I'll try that, need all the help I can get.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

I'll try that, need all the help I can get.

If you really want to up your performance get lighter QR skewers too, you can get ones with holes drilled in the lever which save a few nanograms - this will make going uphill a doddle!

 

[snorri]

If you really want to up your performance get lighter QR skewers too, you can get ones with holes drilled in the lever which save a few nanograms - this will make going uphill a doddle!

Great, thanks, but what I really need is a magnum pack of rejuvenating pills.

 

[Chris Swift]

Thanks Guys for the input! This mornings commute has a bit hard work....!

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Thanks Guys for the input! This mornings commute has a bit hard work....!

Do your QR levers have holes drilled in them as @mrandmrspoves said? This may be the issue

 

[Boon 51]

Thanks Guys for the input! This mornings commute has a bit hard work....!

You must have your skewers round the wrong way....

Only joking..

 

[Chris Swift]

You must have your skewers round the wrong way....

Only joking..

Lmao..... Not bin out for a few months.

 

[Chris Swift]

Do your QR levers have holes drilled in them as @mrandmrspoves said? This may be the issue

Not sure I'll look tomoz it's a btwin triban 5.... Awaiting for new window at work for c2c to open to get a new bike. Think I'll sell mountain bike .

 

[Boon 51]

Lmao..... Not bin out for a few months.

Me neither I've just got over a operation on my Pancreas and its suprising how soon your fitness drops off.