How easy is it to change to a quick release wheel?

[azibux]

Hi all,

Just wondering, for someone with (I'd say) slightly higher than average bike maintenance skills, can change a wheel, change block brakes etc... How easy would it be to switch to a quick release wheel on the front (and maybe rear) on a bike with disk brakes?

Anybody able to link to the parts I need please?

I've been quoted £22.50 for the front (including parts), might go with that if it is reasonable but if I can do it myself for around £10 then I'll probably do that.

The guy mentioned it is a bit more complex as you might need to adjust the disk brakes afterwards?

Thanks!

 

[Smokin Joe]

I've ever actually done that switch myself, but surely it involves no more than getting the correct length hollow spindle and a QR skewer? I don't see how it could effect the disc brakes as the position of the hub in the drop outs won't alter.

 

[azibux]

Not sure that's just what he said. Think I'd need some tools also though that I may not have, so maybe the £22 isn't so bad