Do the legs quickly deploy to full length? It seems like they might be a bit slower than with latch type quick releases vs. the ones you rotate.
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I found the legs on the Dolica deploy more quickly than latch systems I've used previously. All knobs can be loosened at the same time (or fewer as desired). I don't have the biggest hands either, but I found them easy to turn. How well these hold up over time compared to latches remains to be seen. Hope this helps.
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The legs deploy pretty quickly and lock on a rotation but agreed that they are a little slower than the latches. Only thing is the compact fold is way better than their latches. Worth the trade off. I have the 62" latched one and it's twice the size of this one.
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I agree with you that the spring on this new version (I used the first one in college and the spring was much weaker, easier) is very tight. I find it hard at my age to use. I never thought of asking if they have different spring strengths...my guess is not. They do have a website at www.bullworker.com I'm sure you can check there, in fact, I'm going to as well.
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No Shirley, the legs are not retractable. Though they do pivot up and lock by pin , for compact storage with the boom down. There are selectable pick points along the boom. Over all, a good unit as designed. Enjoy,Joe
403384
You can deploy the legs to all legs in between the max and the minimum. There are locking mechanisms that work through the whole range.
2016068
Mine were equipped with quick releases! The wheels are somewhat heavy but sturdy after tightening the spokes several times in the first days of use. On mine the spoke tension was not really tight at delivery status which could cause untrueing/damage if used as intended. They came without rim tape.
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I have it set to just reach the closed position but not to overcome the door latch and lock the door. In this case it is a soft close. If you increase the tension to close the door until it latches, it will probably accelerate somewhat due to the momentum gained while it swings shut.
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Mine seen to work fairly well, not perfectly smoothly but good enough. I hear no squeak. It ships with a little plastic socket wrench that pops right off and can be used to adjust the tension on the leg locking clasps. You might play with that and see if an adjustment helps. I have found customer service very good. They sent me a whole new head when I had a problem.
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No. It took me two tries (15 mins) to adjust and it was fine. Latch was very secure. I did this in the summer weather. Now in the colder weather I adjusted the tension tighter and it is fine and the latch is very secure.
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I don't think it's meant to come all the way back apart. There are the buttons on the long rails that you can push in to reduce the length though. That said the gait part of ours tends to twist out of it's slots fairly easily when we're taking it off the bed.
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I had the same problem at the beginning, it does takes a little more strength than I expected but I just pull it out strong enough until it snaps off, I try it to contain the whole thing with my body (unless it has touched something nasty). Most of the time the legs snap out completely and I just pop them back in.
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No they do not actually lock in the collapsed position.If you catch one of the rubber feet in the brush, it will pull the leg out to full extension.Then, you have to pull the trigger to shorten it back up again.No big deal ... Now thinking of getting a tripod too!They're that good!
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When you loosen the main jaws, they are then able to rotate. There is a little marking band for accurate angle settings. I personally wish there was a way to loosen the jaws without it rotating. Gets a little tricky with heavier items.
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Mine has worked fine. Easy to move and store. I am 5'4" and 115lbs, might be different for really big guys, but I did not want to pay over a grand for a bunch of bells and whistles I don't need like with the gym models so this was perfect for me and well worth it considering the low price.
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The extension rotates to desired forward/backward & up/down 360 degrees. The hinge rotates 360 degrees for desired folded angle, and the pad/peg rotates for desired angle to match shoe/boot angle. Best pegs I ever used! If you buy these get some loktite or other thread locker so when you find the ideal setup you should dab some thread locker and reassemble them. I've found vibration tends to loosen the bolts so I carried along a set of allen wrenches until I had the best angles/setups on mine.
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It does "lock," but not in the way I believe you are saying (there is no latch to unlock it if that's what you mean). If you extend it out fully, it will "lock" but a push will retract it back in. Just the same when it is fully retracted, it "locks" into place there as well, but again, with a slight pull, it comes unlocked. It is not a free flowing slide. Confusing I know, but I hope it makes some sense.
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I just tested by trying the door as it sits, then by putting tension against the latch as if a light-moderate spring were attached. I could not tell a difference in the actuation, to my surprise. So, it seems that you are good to go!
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My bike has no quick release either, and I haven't had any issues. I'm not pedaling fast, though, so take that into consideration. :)