quick release == easy theft
08-15-06 | 04:25 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Si Senior
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,669
Likes: 11
From: Naperville, Illinois
Bikes: Too Numerous (not)
quick release == easy theft
Sending my oldest off to college with his bike. I doubt he'll be diligent about locking up everything all the time. I'd like to replace the quick release stuff with solid bolts. Seatpost bolt is easy enough but wheels are not a simple conversion. The bike is old and junky looking (purposely), but it's a good bike (XTR stuff on it). Any ideas on non-quick release options??
08-15-06 | 04:43 PM
#2
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Onguard sells locks that replace the quick releases on wheels and seats.
PeterWhiteCycles also sells a similar product. https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.asp
PeterWhiteCycles also sells a similar product. https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.asp
08-15-06 | 05:43 PM
#3
lunatic fringe
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,111
Likes: 1
From: Miles from Nowhere, Columbia County, OR
Bikes: 1980 Schwinn World Sport, 1982 Schwinn Super Le Tour, 1984 (?) Univega Single Speed/Fixed conversion, Kogswell G58 fixed gear, 1987 Schwinn Super Sport
08-15-06 | 06:05 PM
#4
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,308
Likes: 10
From: Farmington, NM
Bikes: Giant Cypress SX
Well, excuse the rest of us.
__________________
Some people are like a Slinky ... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs.
Some people are like a Slinky ... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs.
08-15-06 | 06:18 PM
#5
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 13,696
Likes: 1
From: in bed with your mom
Bikes: who cares?
Actually Dogbait's link was to UrbanBikeTech in Canada, and their prices are better than Peter White's. I've bought product from UrbanBikeTech and they provided great customer support and service.
I will also vouch for Pitlock being hands down the best locking QR replacement on the planet.
I will also vouch for Pitlock being hands down the best locking QR replacement on the planet.
08-15-06 | 06:55 PM
#6
well hello there
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,488
Likes: 388
From: Point Loma, CA
Bikes: Bill Holland (Road-Ti), Fuji Roubaix Pro (back-up), Bike Friday (folder), Co-Motion (tandem) & Trek 750 (hybrid)
People, people, people.
__________________
.
.
Two wheels good. Four wheels bad.
.
.
Two wheels good. Four wheels bad.
08-16-06 | 12:50 AM
#7
Time for a change.
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 19,913
Likes: 7
From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.
Go to the LBS and get a solid bolt on axle that all bikes used to have before QR arrived.Take your old axle along to get the right length though.
Or failing that get a Kryptonite cable to lock the wheels to the frame via the lock you should also be using.
Or failing that get a Kryptonite cable to lock the wheels to the frame via the lock you should also be using.
__________________
How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
Spike Milligan
How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
Spike Milligan
08-16-06 | 01:02 AM
#8
Banned
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 10,082
Likes: 1
I'm another one who uses and raves about Pitlock.
Actually both my wife and I use them and both of us still have our nice (well, nice for us) wheelsets after several years of leaving our commuters locked up on downtown streets on a daily basis.
BTW, I've tried both the Onguard and the Pitlock and have found the Pitlock to be far superior in terms of ease of use and rust resistance. Also with Pitlock you recieve two keys, but the Onguard (really Pinhead components out of Canada) you get only one. College student + one key = dad with powertools.
Actually both my wife and I use them and both of us still have our nice (well, nice for us) wheelsets after several years of leaving our commuters locked up on downtown streets on a daily basis.
BTW, I've tried both the Onguard and the Pitlock and have found the Pitlock to be far superior in terms of ease of use and rust resistance. Also with Pitlock you recieve two keys, but the Onguard (really Pinhead components out of Canada) you get only one. College student + one key = dad with powertools.
08-16-06 | 07:31 AM
#9
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 18,138
Likes: 324
Bikes: 2 many
Originally Posted by dbg
Sending my oldest off to college with his bike. I doubt he'll be diligent about locking up everything all the time. I'd like to replace the quick release stuff with solid bolts. Seatpost bolt is easy enough but wheels are not a simple conversion. The bike is old and junky looking (purposely), but it's a good bike (XTR stuff on it). Any ideas on non-quick release options??
Then at least you need a screwdriver or a wrench. Cost..about $2.
Allen head bolt squewers are pretty nice, easier than replacing the axle. I have a few sets. Not a lot of $$
