Locking wheel nuts?
10-30-08, 07:04 PM
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Locking wheel nuts?
Might be stupid, but i was wondering, does anyone makes those, kinda like for cars.
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10-30-08, 07:11 PM
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if they do make them then i've never seen them...and if they did they'd look like baby pegs...
i'll stick to the plain ol' hex nuts and running my cable lock thru my wheels method thank you...
i'll stick to the plain ol' hex nuts and running my cable lock thru my wheels method thank you...
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I've looked around and no luck but have discussed it with my uncle who owns a machine/ fabrication shop. I'm sure if there was real interest in the idea, he might be willing to do some prototypes. We've talked about the possibility of either rounded outer (a la phil wood/ paul) with a unique tool or a unique hexagonal outer. Either one would require a special tool, which I guess would be the point of it to give it anti-theft properties.
10-30-08, 08:46 PM
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cable can be cut easy...
not sure if there are locking nuts, but i use a locking skewer in the front wheel, and just lock the rear wheel with the frame
I've looked around and no luck but have discussed it with my uncle who owns a machine/ fabrication shop. I'm sure if there was real interest in the idea, he might be willing to do some prototypes. We've talked about the possibility of either rounded outer (a la phil wood/ paul) with a unique tool or a unique hexagonal outer. Either one would require a special tool, which I guess would be the point of it to give it anti-theft properties.
10-31-08, 12:05 AM
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Don't give them anything to grip onto. Something hemispherical or perhaps a flat cone would be good.
10-31-08, 12:08 AM
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Um, https://www.pitlock.com/?
I have them on a bike. They have a loose rotating collar, and a weird shaped nut that requires a 'keyed' wrench thingy. There isn't enough room to squeeze any pliers in, so it seems pretty good. Feel solid and high quality. Not cheap though.
I have them on a bike. They have a loose rotating collar, and a weird shaped nut that requires a 'keyed' wrench thingy. There isn't enough room to squeeze any pliers in, so it seems pretty good. Feel solid and high quality. Not cheap though.
10-31-08, 02:10 AM
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$70 for pitlock,I could build a beater for that much.
10-31-08, 06:43 AM
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Where do you keep your bike that you are so worried about somebody coming up to it unnoticed with bolt cutters and then leaving with your wheels and not just your whole bike??? It would seem to me as though a simple cable will more than suffice.
And really, I have had my bike for 6 months and locked it up maybe 6 times. Just keep the thing inside or within eye site and your good. And for when you need to leave it outside and have to look away just make it harder to steal than the next bike and you'll be good.
And really, I have had my bike for 6 months and locked it up maybe 6 times. Just keep the thing inside or within eye site and your good. And for when you need to leave it outside and have to look away just make it harder to steal than the next bike and you'll be good.
10-31-08, 07:51 AM
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^^ You have got to be kidding? A simple cable lock is never enough in any major city if your bike is worth anything.
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/481201-bike-stolen.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7zb8YXrmIA
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/481201-bike-stolen.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7zb8YXrmIA
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Where do you keep your bike that you are so worried about somebody coming up to it unnoticed with bolt cutters and then leaving with your wheels and not just your whole bike??? It would seem to me as though a simple cable will more than suffice.
And really, I have had my bike for 6 months and locked it up maybe 6 times. Just keep the thing inside or within eye site and your good. And for when you need to leave it outside and have to look away just make it harder to steal than the next bike and you'll be good.
And really, I have had my bike for 6 months and locked it up maybe 6 times. Just keep the thing inside or within eye site and your good. And for when you need to leave it outside and have to look away just make it harder to steal than the next bike and you'll be good.
10-31-08, 08:24 AM
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I live in Chico, CA.
Population: 100k
Chico state university students: 20k
I guess it's supposed to be one of the most bike friendly places in the nation based off some percentages and number of bike lanes and paths or some made up ***t. Still just as many ignorant drivers and overbearing police as anywhere else.
There is still a huge problem with bike thefts and a lot of wheel stealing, but I just avoid putting my bike where that's an issue.
Population: 100k
Chico state university students: 20k
I guess it's supposed to be one of the most bike friendly places in the nation based off some percentages and number of bike lanes and paths or some made up ***t. Still just as many ignorant drivers and overbearing police as anywhere else.
There is still a huge problem with bike thefts and a lot of wheel stealing, but I just avoid putting my bike where that's an issue.
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I use the pinhead skewer set.. Locks ur front wheel (you could also do rear if its ss), (threadless) stem and seatpost
Imo, looks a little more secure than pitlock
Imo, looks a little more secure than pitlock
11-01-08, 07:40 PM
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i didnt really understood how that 70 piece works.
i found a pic that might be something i am looking for, but where do you get them?
i found a pic that might be something i am looking for, but where do you get them?
11-01-08, 08:00 PM
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The nuts have a really weird shape:
You have to use this (included) socket to get that nut off:
The skewers have a free-spinning collar that's snug and too narrow for vice grips or pliers to get into. So, you have to basically crush the collar enough for it to grip the nut, which is beyond the means of most 'opportunity' thefts.
You have to use this (included) socket to get that nut off:
The skewers have a free-spinning collar that's snug and too narrow for vice grips or pliers to get into. So, you have to basically crush the collar enough for it to grip the nut, which is beyond the means of most 'opportunity' thefts.
