Probably safe enough, but oh dear

[Pale Rider]

One of my regular cycling group turned up with a shiny new Cannondale hybrid.

A brief inspection at the coffee stop revealed the rear quick release had been locked 'backwards' - the lever was curved outwards.

I thought about putting it right, but the lever was very tight, so tight I thought I might snap it.

The bike is due its first service shortly, so we decided to leave it to the retailer.

I'm guessing the installation was safe - we'd done 20 miles by the time I saw it.

But what a poor show from what is supposed to be a proper bike shop.

 

[Booyaa]

Wow, that is pretty dangerous! Lucky it never went pop I would think.

 

[Mobytek]

supposed to be ..... hmm, maybe it was work experience day. Was nearly an expereince for the rider me thinks.

 

[Banjo]

Scary.