I had been eyeing those security skewers for years but I didn't want to spend the money. Then earlier this year, someone was selling a set at a flea market for $40. I bought them!

It's nice to lock only the frame and not worry about the wheels. I had been using a cable lock to secure one of my wheels. It takes extra time to do that, and it requires my bike be snugged up to the bike rack or sign post. Now it's easy, and I leave the cable lock at home.

I keep my skewer key on my keyring even though it's heavy and bulky.

And I lost my keys! I never lose my keys!

Do these normally come with two keys? I knew I should order a spare before this happened, even though I never lose my keys.

A whole month passed, and I decided I would bring my bike to the shop to have them destroy the skewers. And on that day, my keys showed up. I had put them in the pocket of my shop apron which, of course, I don't wear every day. Problem averted. I immediately ordered a spare.

How do you deal with this possibility? I'll keep the spare at home.