Mountain Biking - 15mm Thru Axle Lock

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dark13star
03-19-10, 12:29 PM
So I just picked up my new Yeti ASR 5C last night and got the Yakima adapter so I could put it on my roof rack. The bummer here is that there is no good way to lock the bike to the rack now. I don't trust a cable and a big U-lock might mess things up over time from bumps and vibration.

It seems that there should be a thru axle with a key lock on the end to prevent it from turning (locks against fork, etc.). I have been searching around and I can't find anything.

Anyone know of something, or should I just draw up plans and apply for a patent?

Thanks

P.S. It is snowing like mad here, so I will have to save a bike review for a later time. All I can do now is stare at it.


dminor
03-19-10, 12:59 PM
Draw the plans and patent it. Make sure it's compatible with the Yakima and Thule lock cores so that everything can be keyed alike.

I had that worry when I was using a Fork-Ups w/my DH bike on the roof; but I consoled myself at the time that it at least took wrenches (and odd ones at that for my fork) to attack it.