01-07-2007, 04:52 PM
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#8 (permalink)
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Malcolm Smith wrote:
> The convention seems to be to insert the skewers of both wheels so that
> the lever is on the left and the nut on the right. Why?
No particular reason.
As recently as 30 years ago some bikes (Atala, Garlatti, Bottechia) came
from the factory the other way around. If you want to reverse them, go
right ahead.
Don't forget to lube the cam, shaft and threads.
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Andrew Muzi
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