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Old 06-04-12, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by larcal
Velo Orange skewers are a terrible idea. I bought some, and Channel locks or vise grips remove very easily. In fact, since they actually put a serrated surface on the ends, I wouldn't be surprised if a very strong grip with rag would loosen it! Hard to believe anyone could have actually installed a set of these and not immediately realized this.
Seems to me that they would still offer more of a deterrent than quick release or standard skewers. A few seconds of hassle for a potential thief could make all the difference.
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