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Old 05-26-15 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by flanso
I'm in NYC and am considering replacing my quick release skewers to discourage thieves. I'd appreciate thoughts and recommendations on non QR skewers.
I use a basic non-qr skewer that operates with a hex wrench on the front of my commuter bike. It's about 2mm more secure than a qr skewer - but it is lighter! I run a cable through the wheel when at work. Those skewers are only secure if the bad guy doesn't have a hex (or torx or security torx) on them. The ones that use a proprietary tool should be more secure
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