What was Campagnolo's primary motivation for inventing the quick release skewer?
Answer
To drastically speed up wheel changes during professional racing
Campagnolo's motivation stemmed directly from the high-stakes environment of professional racing, where losing even a minute while changing a tire or wheel could cost the victory.
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