The plastic one almost can never get tight enough and the metal one are not put on tight. I remember we were pulled from a race if you were missing yours. I always had them tight. Steven Willis The Bike Stand 1778 East Second Street Scotch Plains NJ 07076 908-322-3330 http://www.thebikestand.com
> I've noticed that the knurled or wing nuts that go on dropout adjusters
> are
> almost always gone when you get an old bike. Is this because people
> remove
> them [and lose them in a "safe place"] when they're satisfied with the
> axle
> position? Or do they just fall off and get lost?
>
> David Bean
> Arlington, MA
> beandk at are-see-enn dot com