Locking skewers

[silverclaws]

ETC locking skewers, front, rear and seat post off evilbay. They look like they are allen key, but are not, they require a special tool which comes with the set, a five sided allen if indeed an Allen can be five sided, but they so far, do the job. Only problem with them, is the special tool,the five sided allen has a habit of falling off, so if you get those, do yourself a favour, glue and peen.

Furthermore, replace allen key fixed things with pin hex or torx and regards the seat and post, fit a Seat Keeper, or a Hite Rite. The former can be made very easily and negates the need for a seat post lock.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ETC-Skewer-Se...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2eb2b17d4d

 

[David B]

There's also these from Zefal;

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/zefal-locknroll ... ewer-pair/

Apparently the idea is that they can only be undone when the bike is turned upside down - the natural state for the bike when under repair if you're a cheapskate like me and have no workstand (not even a budget Didldidi one).

David

 

[silverclaws]

The Zefal one I have seen, but ruled out as there must be a gravity operated locking pin in there and to me that thing down low where mud, water and other crap is, is a recipe for the thing getting stuck, filth or moisture equals corrosion.

About the best I think, is the pin lock variety, but special tool needed, a tool that can bet lost.

 

[sylus]

Well I ordered some from ebay..the lower end of the market. Only to find the hex key end with the spinning collar is on one side only...on the other end is a typical hand spin attachment piece of pee to undo.. so at least they are 50% secure..wtf.

I may use cheap locks to match the big lock I have for now and save up for pin or pit locks :roll:

 

[cyfa2809]

oooh i thought you knew this!!

they are still more secure than qrs, just do em up real tight
then theyd need an allen key and a bit of time to undo it

 

[sylus]

Nope I have to plead ignorance on this as it is the 1st time I've needed skewer locks in all the years I've had a bike, still lesson learned