I got the NutFix locking skewers a few days ago and love them. My goal was not to prevent theft, as I know that's impossible. My goal was to find a lighter, simpler lockup solution with about the same if not better security. My new mini U-lock (Abus Granit 54) is better than the Bulldogs I used to carry, and the skewers are much lighter than a second U-lock.
The only downside was cost. Two skewers, a seat post clamp, and the U-lock came to about $215, which is nearly a fourth of the cost of my bike.
But I'm paying for convenience as well as insuring against the hassle of replacing stolen parts. I realize the whole bike could be stolen and is now worth much more with the skewers, but I'm taking the risk for the convenience.
Originally Posted by
Korina
Muirwoodian, out of curiosity, what's the plan if there isn't a rack handy that the lock will fit around?
This has happened to me only once in eight years. If I can't find a rack or pole, I'll take the bike in with me or just skip the stop.
I plan to keep carrying a cable in my grocery pannier in case I need to lock the pannier to the rack at a second quick stop. But for the bike, I'm comfortable with the new U-lock and skewers.
Here's the blog where I got some info on the new gear:
thebestbikelock.com/best-u-lock
thebestbikelock.com/wheel-locks-and-seat-locks