Chuck,
I won't be getting my file out anytime soon and, yes, "glorified wing nuts" are the perfect description.
George Allen Lexington, Ky
At 05:41 PM 7/13/2005, Chuck Schmidt wrote:
>George Allen wrote:
> >
> > Thanks so much for the guidance on the Hi-E hub re-spacing. The two Marks,
> > Jerry and Eugene have been extremely helpful.
> >
> > I have 3 of the Hi-E QR skewars and I haven't summoned the courage to use
> > them. The tightening pin is so short I can't imagine much torque could be
> > applied unless one were to use a cheater bar on them. And, of course, then
> > you would need the cheater bar for removal. They are unbelievably light,
> > though, and very well machined. Now that Jerry has used them without
> > serious injury I guess I'll have to give them a try.
>
>
>George, I've never cared for Hi-E stuff, but my friend was a rabid fan
>of Harlan. He used the skewers (glorified wing nuts) and was told by
>Harlan that Campagnolo dropouts needed to be notched with a file so the
>axle fit into the notch so that the wheel wouldn't pull forward.
>
>If this sounds good to you, go for it!
>
>Chuck "YIKES" Schmidt
>South Pasadena, CA
>
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