tbrtbx

Hello all,

I found an old bolt which, instead of having a hex-key shape, had a triangle-shaped groove. Now, that gives me an idea - how about having a pair of these bolts on the front wheel/seatpost? Since no thief has this weird tool it might be an good idea to deter opportunist thieves.

Anyway, my question is, has anyone ever heard of what i'm talking about? Anyone know where to find the key/bolt and what they are called? I don't think having a tool with more than 6 sides would be wise because the bolt'll probably round quicker, am i right?

Thanks a lot.

Hocam

Try a hardware store, or just locking your wheels with a U-lock and cable.

Honestly, those anti-theft quick release bolts won't work if the theif has a pair of pliers.

tbrtbx

Oh, no i meant having bolts on the wheel instead of QR.

chevy42083

You mean nuts? Or a bolt to replace the axle?

Another option for setpost bolt is a star shape instead of a hex. It's used on cars alot, seat belts and other stuff. It's not a "specialty" tool or anything... just less common. Check your local Hardware store.

tbrtbx

**** i just remembered, i've got phil wood hubs and it isn't a nut, it's a bolt that holds the wheel between the dropouts. But thanks, will be going to a hardware store to see what they say...

zowie

I just saw a bike with a small hose clamp, like you might have on a vacuum line in a car, around the QR and fork blade. Seems like a lightweight solution.

bccycleguy

There are several of these higher security types of QR available, even Kryptonite makes one. However they all are quite heavy compared to regular QR's, like 100-200 grams more.

I looked into getting some "security" screws for things like the bottle cages, seat post clamp, stem, etc. on my bike when I was touring. But I was never able to find stainless steel security screws in metric sizes and available in small quantities. They are quite expensive, need a special driver and the smallest quantity available was usually a box of 100. So I never bothered with them.

The drivers are available on ebay, do a search on "Security Screws"; Google will find you the screws.

Sirrobinofcoxly

Those already exist in the triangular formation to replace GR's. I don't know who makes them, but also see these. Same idea:


https://www.pinheadcomponents.com/