Locking Skewers

[Brent]

I searched the forum, and didn’t see much on the topic.

I’ve been riding with OnGuard locking skewers (http://www.onguardlock.com/?page_id=329) to secure my wheels and seat post for some time now. They have a keyed bolt that can’t be opened without the key. It makes it easier to lock my bike up since I don’t have to worry about the wheels.

Does anyone have any experience with these? Are they hard to defeat, or are they just a mild deterrent?

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[Valerie]

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!

[Tim Kelley]

@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.

[Valerie]

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).

[Tim Kelley]

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…

[Valerie]

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

[DaveK]

@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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