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Old 09-17-14 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by raleighcameron
Hey just wanted to know everyones opinion on having quick release on a commuting bike. Personally I just bought a road bike that's going to be used for commuting per poses mostly. It came with quick release and I'm looking at an alternative to swamp them out with some bolts. Any thoughts? Perferably inexpensive ideas

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You can get Pinheads which require a special key to undo them, each "key" is unique. They run $30 - $45 depending on if you get just the wheel set or one that also locks your headset & or seatpost.

Or use two locks, one to lock the front wheel to the frame (or to the rear wheel and frame) and the second to lock the frame & rear wheel to the post or bike rack. This makes the bike a lot more work to steal, offering a little more piece of mind. But then again, it just may make the thief that much more determined to solve a puzzle.

edit; Lastly it may be possible to get solid axles and nuts, but depending on your hubs, it may not be as easy a thing to do. You'd need to measure the axle diameter, length and have them match the threat pitch or you're going to need to get new cones and locknuts as well. May be more work, and or money.

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