Jan Heine wrote:
> At 11:45 AM -0700 7/30/07, Chuck Schmidt wrote:
>> Jan Heine wrote:
>>
>>> For each wheel change, the mechanics would have to loosen the
>>> "Frankenstein" nuts, then adjust the QR, then tighten the nuts.
>>> Wingnuts would have been much faster!
>>
>>
>> Nope... the "Frankenstein" nuts on the skewers work just like the
>> later D-rings nuts; no tools needed Jan.
>
> Obviously, I am missing something: I thought the Frankenstein
> screws on the older Campagnolo quick release nuts were used to lock
> the QR nut on the skewer, so the QR adjustment was retained when
> you took out the wheel.
Nope Jan... the bolts (they have both screw slots in the end and a hex on the side) provide friction, not locking and the nut could be adjusted/turned by hand in the blink of an eye by even a "ham fisted racer."
Tullio Campagnolo designed his products only for professional racing, not touring or recreational riding, for most of his life. His ultimate creation, the quick release, remains unchanged over three quarters of a century later... amazing!
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA USA
http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, t-shirts & timelines)