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Quick Release Wheels

  • 30-01-2013 10:09am
    #1
    GrumPy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,566 ✭✭✭


    Hi, purchased a MTB recently, and want to get the quick release mechanism replaced with something to make it a little more difficult for scumbags to knick the wheels. Got quoted €25 for parts & labour to get this done in my local bike shop. Is this a reasonable price or does it seem high?

    (I wouldn't trust myself messing with my new bike, but I'd certainly stick around the shop to ensure I know how to do it for future reference.)


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  • #2
    seamus
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    €25 seems about right. There's basically no labour in it, replacing the skewers takes 60 seconds each wheel.

    They'll probably fit something like this, which I would expect to cost around €20 in an Irish shop;
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=6282


  • #3
    kenmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,278 ✭✭✭kenmc


    Of course, you could just lock it properly instead, so that when you have a puncture you can change it quickly.


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