Locking skewers

netoit
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Locking skewers

Postby netoit » Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:46 pm

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?

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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).
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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.
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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.
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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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