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From: scott@rochester.UUCP (Michael Scott)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Components
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Date: Wed, 12-Mar-86 08:29:53 EST
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Posted: Wed Mar 12 08:29:53 1986
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I'd like to stimulate discussion of neat new components that HAVEN'T
been invented yet.  What do you most need that no one manufactures?

Here's my first suggestion:  a locking quick-release skewer for hubs
(or for seat posts, for that matter).  Ideally, I'd like it to open
and close with the same key that fits my Kryptonite lock.

I ride a fair amount in the city where I must lock my bike outdoors.
I use a U-bolt lock because anything less is not enough (My previous
bike was stolen).  I find it a major nuisance to remove the front wheel
every time I lock up.  I could replace the front skewer with ordinary
hex nuts (not theft-proof, but less inviting), but I like being able to
remove the wheel without tools -- when I get a flat I leave most of the
bike locked to a post and take the wheel home on the bus.  I have seen
the new skewers that have no lever -- you insert an allen key for
leverage.  Unfortunately, all too many theives carry allen keys these
days (Someone stole my water-bottle cage last year).
-- 
Michael L. Scott
University of Rochester    (716) 275-7745
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