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Old 07-08-10 | 05:34 PM
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Bikes: 2008 Specialized Stumpy XC Pro, 1993 Specialized Stumpy, 2008 GTR Pro, 2009 Mercier Kilo TT

Originally Posted by cnnrmccloskey
Why do you want to go to solid axle? saftey reasons? I would suggest picking iup a skewer that uses a 5mm allen or one of the proprietary keys, bout the same cost.
Safety... in that it's one more tool a thief has to bring to remove parts from the bike. I know, it's all smoke and mirrors. I carry a 15mm wrench, so why wouldn't a thief.

But thanks! I'll check out an allen skewers.

I knew there would be a good reason to post this question.
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