If I understand the suggestion correctly (I am not an engineer) it seems to me
that the surly tugnut (or similar gadget) would solve the problem,if it is a
problem. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Wed, 2/25/09, charlie <charles_v...@hotmail.com> wrote:
From: charlie <charles_v...@hotmail.com>
Subject: [RBW] Re: QB rear wheel
To: "RBW Owners Bunch" <rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 12:37 PM
I'm not sure why someone doesn't invent a simple preset drop out
spacer for each ratio that would keep the axle from moving forward.
I know some dropouts have threaded bolts but that can be slow to get
each side equal for alignment. You'd only need two sets for the
standard QB with maybe one or two more for other ratios. These could
be machined from aluminum or even cast by the hundreds. Probably
expensive though and better if some niche maker made them available.
I can see why solid axles and nuts are used and whats a wrench weigh
anyway? I'll bet one could be made out of titanium with hardened steel
faces and Grant could sell it and make some money. Or have a
skeletonized one cast with the Rivendell logo/name in the handle and
made of tool steel.
On Feb 25, 8:34 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <thill....@gmail.com>
wrote:
> It may be helpful to rough up the dropout faces so the q/r can get
> some bite. Maybe make some dimples in the contact area.
>
> On Feb 24, 3:36 pm, "colin p. cummings"
<colinthehip...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Anybody else having trouble with the rear wheel on the QB?
Sometimes
> > it shimmies out of alignment as I ride. One time I was pedalling
hard
> > after a stop and it slipped. I've tightened the quick release
and
> > hopefully all is well now. What's the trick with these track
ends in
> > straightening and keeping straight the wheel?
>
> > Cheers,
>
> > Colin Cummings
> > Amarillo, TX
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