View Full Version : Locking Skewers?
INTENSEe
02-21-2003, 02:09 PM
Do any of you use or know about Locking Skewers? The two brands are Pitlock (http://www.pitlock.com/) and Kryptonite (http://www.kryptonite.com/) I currently lock my back wheel and frame to a post with a U-lock and then run a cable through my front wheel and secure it to the U-lock. That is a very good set up for locking the frame and wheels. But I am thinking about just getting locking skewers and then I will just have to lock my frame up.
If any one knows about Locking Skewers let me know?
LoneBiker
02-23-2003, 02:40 AM
Ive never heard of these, but i felt like replying since no one else has, :D But you have piqued my interest in getting these for my touring bike, especially since i plan on doing some travelling this wonderful year.
Raymo853
02-23-2003, 09:01 AM
Currently I am not using locking ones, but just ones requiring an allen key on my commuter. Any theif with an ALien can defeat this but the level of security is higher than just a quick release IMHO.
The Pitlock ones look good.
OT: Pitlock so needs a review of their website, a 480 KB image is just not a good choice.
i8urbrain
02-24-2003, 12:24 AM
I run a shop and I have used both pitlock and kryptonite locking skewers. Over all it is easy to over tighten pitlocks, or even have them broken by a thief tring to get in them. I have kept my kryptonight skewers for awhile now, and no problems. I have to say having broken into both( because customers have lost keys and key numbers) they are both difficult to break into. I think that the Kryptonite are the better buy.
Reed.
INTENSEe
02-24-2003, 12:42 AM
Thanks for the help. I guess If I do end up getting some I will go with Kryptonite.
thanita
02-25-2003, 03:26 AM
Hey - actually reviewed (which means used) the pitlock system - it can cover skewer, seatpost, brakes and stem. I just used the skewers for the wheels and headset. They could be ****ed with, but they would be a serious pain and the person (which means theif) would be more frustrated than happy. I forget which issue this was reviewed in (maybe current? It's late and I feel like answering right now) but check it out for the probs I had with these. Not good if you get tons of flats and lose shit left and right, but great for commuters who are careful and need that little extra bit of insurance. Let me know if you find another option, or if you contact this company and how they respond -
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