Quick Release or bolted axle

Steveu

Pedelecer
Nov 13, 2007
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Oxfordshire
I'm replacing a rear wheel on an electric bike which has the motor in the bottom bracket (Haibike Xduro Trekking). Does anyone know if a quick release wheel (I've found a suitable wheel with a Shiman Deore QR hub) is strong enough? Or should I stick to a bolted, solid axle?
 

anotherkiwi

Esteemed Pedelecer
Jan 26, 2015
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The European Union
I have QR front and rear. I also have a frame lock which I use religiously so that some jerk doesn't just walk away with it and I chain the front wheel.

It has made my on road repair kit so much lighter - no more spanners!
 
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Mike63

Esteemed Pedelecer
Oct 23, 2008
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I much prefer a bolted on, solid axle, which I have on both wheels.
I just means that I have to carry the correct size spanner which I have carried for 6 years and never needed.....no bother.
 

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