Originally Posted by
soyabean
The reason why I must include this binder bolt with the bikes that need it is because it eliminates calls I get from clients that only own one monkey wrench and they keep asking me how to stop the bolt from turning. Many resort to using pliers and screwdrivers and seriously scratch up their frame.
If they are that mechanically clueless- the bigger risk is that they would try to turn the keyed bolt and end up chewing up the bolt hole. Or they'd take the bolt out, and then reinstall it backwards, and then chew up the side that doesn't have the keyed notch.