kalash74

Can you tell me if these Kryptonite wheel nuts M10 will fit most standard solid rear axles?

Kryptonite Wheelnutz Solid Axle Nuts > Components > Wheel Parts > Axles | Jenson USA

I have a vintage 1980s Bridgestone MTB and a Linus with Shimano Nexus 3 speed hub. Also looking for a front antitheft skewer for both bikes. I'll be running a dynamo hub with hollow axle in front.

I was thinking of these Velo Orange ones:

VO Anti-theft Skewers

Thoughts? I don't want to spend a ton of money.

fietsbob

German, Pitlock: https://www.pitlock.de/en, is considered the best.

importing direct may save money https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=13&search=pitlock



only the ones that Are 10MM

idiotekniQues

I own pitlocks and my research showed me they were the best on the market. Also the priciest. I haven't seen anything else come out since that tops them.

CliffordK

If you buy the bolt-on Kryptonite locks, just make sure your hubs actually use 10x1 threading.

3/8 is very common.

Perhaps the easiest way to check is to take your axle nuts, and see if they will snugly screw onto a modern generic rear QR axle.

Personally I don't use wheel locks, but it depends on your environment. When I was younger, I'd pop the front wheel off and lock it with the rear and frame with a U-Lock. Now, I rarely leave my bike unattended for more than an hour, and just try to snag the frame + one wheel + something solid. With that in mind, maybe a just one wheel lock?

unterhausen

my lbs recommends simple hex key skewers. The problem being that people lose the keys eventually, and they got tired of cutting off the better skewers. You can always super glue a bearing in the hex key, then if you need to take it out, soak it in acetone

idiotekniQues

You get a card with a code on it for locking skewers so you can re-order the unlocking tool/key. For pitlocks those are called the pits. I'd write the code on a document and save it to the cloud or email it to yourself in case you lose it. Or, if you buy your pitlocks from Peter White Cycles, they keep a record of your pit codes. I have 2 pits from a set I purchased 6 years ago - I thought I lost my backup pit a few months ago and I emailed Peter White and they had my info on file and could send me the right pit. I'm sure other stores do the same - so only order from the right store. Couple days later I found my backup pit but the point is, if you order it from the right place you can always get a key for your skewers.

CliffordK

Excellent Idea.

Next flat tire, simply hunt down some acetone. Soak your wheel in acetone, then remove and fix your flat

Whatever locking method you choose, access is important. One can patch some tubes on a bike, but it can be a pain.

unterhausen

with flats, just use a patch kit like people with Dutch city bikes do. I don't carry a spare on my commuter anyway. I don't think I would use security skewers on any bike other than my commuter, too annoying. My last flat on my commuter was years ago, I just don't wear the tires down enough to get many flats. Now I've jinxed myself.

I know I live in a relatively low-crime area, and hex key skewers wouldn't work for people with better equipped thieves than we have. However, I expect most theft is a crime of opportunity almost everywhere.