September 8, 20187 yr I'm looking to buy some locking security skewers to replace my quick release skewers, so i don't have a to carry around a cable to secure the wheels when locking up the bike. It is not left in a particularly crime ridden location (works bicycle rack), so I think skewers that require a speciality key would a good deterrent for casual theft. I've noticed some that don't need a key but are locked when the bike is in an upright position, i like the idea of not having another key but i have read that turning a bike upside down when they have hydraulic disc brakes is not good for them? otherwise that would be my preferred solution.
September 8, 20187 yr I had some Pitlock skewers, but ditched them, as I'm not very good at keeping tabs on keys. I replaced them with some that used a hex key instead. I always carry one of those around with me and although not as secure, it was a more secure solution than nothing.
September 8, 20187 yr Here is a starting point for you. https://www.dtswiss.com/en/products/hubs-rws/rws/ or more specifically this https://www.dtswiss.com/en/products/hubs-rws/rws/5-mm/ You might well find that the end can be removed, which then just leaves a spline showing. When taking the bike away from home, I do exactly this with my thru axles. You might well find further info from both this clip, and the comments that follow it, which is where the link above came from.
September 8, 20187 yr Author I had some Pitlock skewers, but ditched them, as I'm not very good at keeping tabs on keys. I replaced them with some that used a hex key instead. I always carry one of those around with me and although not as secure, it was a more secure solution than nothing. Thanks, i would like something a little more secure than just a hex key, but that would be better than just a quick release. Other than the hassle of carrying another key, how did you find the Pitlock skewers?
September 8, 20187 yr A bit fiddly, TBH. On a cold, wet, dark evening I wouldn't want to be fussing around with them if I got a puncture.
September 8, 20187 yr Author A bit fiddly, TBH. On a cold, wet, dark evening I wouldn't want to be fussing around with them if I got a puncture. Oh, thats not good, thanks.
September 8, 20187 yr Oh, thats not good, thanks. That was another reason for choosing the hex key option.
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