Hey All
I am interested in getting some locking skewers.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Does anyone have any experience with either pitlock or atomic?
Locking skewers
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Re: Locking skewers
Postby m@ » Wed Apr 17, 2013 1:14 pm
I have a set of Pinheads that were in the bargain bin at the LBS... seem to work fine and the wheels haven't been nicked yet
Only real downsides are that the seatpost lock isn't compatible with the non-QR collar on my bike - I guess a cheap QR would fix that, but I was more interested in the skewers - and the skewers protrude slightly on the threaded side (Pinhead recommends you cut them down, which I might do at some stage).
Only real downsides are that the seatpost lock isn't compatible with the non-QR collar on my bike - I guess a cheap QR would fix that, but I was more interested in the skewers - and the skewers protrude slightly on the threaded side (Pinhead recommends you cut them down, which I might do at some stage).
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Re: Locking skewers
Postby rifraf » Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:54 pm
I believe Pitlock get a lot of mention in the touring section. I've seen no mention of Atomic.
Might mean something or nothing.
Might mean something or nothing.
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Re: Locking skewers
Postby KenGS » Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:40 am
I've got Pitlocks. Wheels haven't been stolen so far.
You do need to keep the special socket in your tool kit in case you need to change a tube, and remember to not leave your toolkit on the bike.
You do need to keep the special socket in your tool kit in case you need to change a tube, and remember to not leave your toolkit on the bike.
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Re: Locking skewers
Postby thomashouseman » Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:27 pm
While not exactly locking, I got these: http://www.velogear.com.au/hex-skewers.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and they've been pretty decent. No complaints yet....
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