Spare mounting skewer.The BOB Quick Release comes in two different models; the standard BOB QR which fits bicycles with 126.5mm to 135mm rear internal dropout spacing. (This models fits most bicycles produced in the past 15 years.) and the Tandem model (fits machines with wider dropout spacing.)
The BOB Quick Release (QR) attachment system enables you to use the trailer with virtually any bike: road, cruiser, tandem, recumbent, and mountain bikes (including full suspension.) Its simple! Just swap the quick release from the rear wheel of your bike with the BOB QR, and your bike is ready to receive the trailer. It takes seconds! You'll fall in love with the ease of cargo hauling, and want to add a BOB QR to all your bikes. [see BOB nutz for solid axle bikes]
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Insert BOB QR in your rear hub.

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Place Trailer "hooks" on QR slots.

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Insert pins into holes in trailer hooks.

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Pins inserted & locked in place.

The BOB Quick Release comes in different models to fit a wide range of rear hub spacings:

  • The standard BOB QR which fits bicycles with 126.5mm to 140mm rear dropout spacing. This models fits most bicycles produced in the past 15 years. (BOB part# QR9600)

  • In 1997, Shimano introduced hubs for tandems with 145mm spacing. The BOB 145mm QR is designed to work with these hubs. (BOB part# QR9700)

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QR Model
Dropout Spacing
A - Rod Length
B - Threaded Length
Retail Price
BOB QR
126.5 - 140mm
163mm*
35mm
£14.50
BOB 145 QR
145mm
171mm*
35mm
£16.50
* Measurement is with QR lever in closed position