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  • October 9, 2012 at 6:11 pm #953104
    Valerie
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    I was wondering whether anyone has personal experience with the Zefal Lock n’ Roll skewers or the newer On Guard locking quick release skewers. Do you have them? Have you had any problems with them? Lost a wheel or a seat as a result? Also, if you have them and haven’t had any problems with them, I’d like to know that to.

    They guys at my bike shop have them on their own wheels, but I’d like to hear others’ experiences.

    Thanks!

    October 9, 2012 at 6:15 pm #953105
    Tim Kelley
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    @Valerie 33163 wrote:

    I was wondering whether anyone has personal experience with the Zefal Lock n’ Roll skewers or the newer On Guard locking quick release skewers. Do you have them? Have you had any problems with them? Lost a wheel or a seat as a result? Also, if you have them and haven’t had any problems with them, I’d like to know that to.

    They guys at my bike shop have them on their own wheels, but I’d like to hear others’ experiences.

    Thanks!

    Which On Guards are you referring to? I’ve seen those defeated with vice grips and a nail in under a minute or so.

    October 9, 2012 at 7:20 pm #953114
    Valerie
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    Well these On Guard ones: http://www.onguardlock.com/?page_id=329

    But the first ones on the market were the Zefal ones: http://www.zefal.com/en/locks/81-lock-n-roll.html

    I’ve read things on the internet about how they can be compromised with a magnet (which the bike shop guys tried to no avail) or some leverage with pliers or a pipe or something, but my question is really about personal experiences with them. Do you use them? If so, do you still have your tires and/or seat? Also, experiences from people you actually know (vs. things you’ve read).

    October 9, 2012 at 7:23 pm #953117
    Tim Kelley
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    Those appear to be better than the ones I’ve seen.

    Where do you plan on locking up? I ask because many parts of Arlington are just fine with locking skewers and can be more of a hassle if you get a flat tire somewhere and don’t have your key…

    October 9, 2012 at 7:45 pm #953122
    Valerie
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    various places around DC – H Street, U Street, 14th Street, near the 9:30 Club, anywhere I need to run errands.

    October 10, 2012 at 2:18 am #953141
    DaveK
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    @Valerie 33182 wrote:

    various places around DC – H Street, U Street, 14th Street, near the 9:30 Club, anywhere I need to run errands.

    I lock up in DC all the time on H St with a u-lock and a cable for the wheels. I don’t lock my saddle but I’ve never had any issues.

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