Originally Posted by
xray328
Hey guys. We bought our son a Trek FX for Christmas 2017 for him to take with him to Boston for college. He called tonight and told us both the front and rear wheels were stolen. I'm just wondering what his best option is for replacement? I know going back to Trek is going to be the most expensive option and suggested he visit a local bike shop for a more economical solution. What's the best way to prevent this in the future? He had a hefty U lock on the frame but only a cable lock on the wheels. I now see there are wheel nuts that we should have used versus the quick disconnects, what's the best option there? Any idea what this is going to cost him? The bike was $330.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry about your loss.
Multiple locks and supplemental security is the way to go for max security. Even with one lock, you can usually wrap it through the seatstay, mounted rear wheel, and unmounted front wheel. Two locks make it easier to get both wheels. It is important to remove as much slack or empty space in the lock.
For wheels, keyed skewers are the way to go. Pinhead make some nice skewers, and even have an option for the seatpost and headset. The advantage is one unique key for all those. A cheap option for headsets, seatpost collar, and seatpost clamp is to crazy glue a ball bearing in the allen recess. If a nice saddle is involved, a cable from the rails to the frame is not a bad idea.
Before you buy the wheels recommended above, make sure your frame has 130mm rear spacing.