QR skewer that can have handle removed

pprendeville

does such a theft deterrant skewer thing exist where the handle can be taken off when the bike is parked. makes it difficult to remove the wheel

petethedrummer

You can get non-quick release. I have them on my commuter. You tighten them with an allen key.

blorg

You can get ones that use either a standard hex wrench, or for even more protection, a keyed wrench to open (Pit Lock.) They are drop in replacements for standard QR skewers.

Seaswimmer

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=6282

3102derek

i have these, they work well http://www.wiggle.co.uk/zefal-locknroll-qr-antitheft-wheel-skewer-pair/

awec

3102derek wrote: »

i have these, they work well http://www.wiggle.co.uk/zefal-locknroll-qr-antitheft-wheel-skewer-pair/

I have those 2, but the front one is on it's last legs I think. Probably from being opened and closed so much.

Basically it goes from being impossible to close, and then I "loosen" it by like a mm and it's completely loose (as in the wheel would fall off if I lifted it). Not sure if something has worn away or what, but it's very very hard to get it to lock properly in place.

monkeypants

3102derek wrote: »

i have these, they work well http://www.wiggle.co.uk/zefal-locknroll-qr-antitheft-wheel-skewer-pair/

I was going to recommend these also.

Holyboy

3102derek wrote: »

i have these, they work well http://www.wiggle.co.uk/zefal-locknroll-qr-antitheft-wheel-skewer-pair/

These are a mechanics nightmare, bikes should never be up side down at any time ever! But they can also be opened with a magnet.

Any way Nova tec make quick releases with removable levers but pit locks are much better I think.

pprendeville

petethedrummer wrote: »

You can get non-quick release. I have them on my commuter. You tighten them with an allen key.

yes i know about these but I'm looking for something that's a bit faster. think you need a spanner for these or is it 2 allen keys (one for either side)?

pprendeville

Seaswimmer wrote: »

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=6282

i like the review that says if it's good enough to deter a german thief then its good enough for that fella. might get me a pair of these as i don't fancy turning the bike upsidedown and damaging bike albeit cosmetically.

So are these pit locks?

found these on Evans Cycles: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pinnacle/quick-release-skewer-112mm-oe--ec028384?currency=EUR&country=IRELAND#BVRRWidgetID

I know well I'd forget that allen key and if I got a puncture...

petethedrummer

Buy a second lock?

tomasrojo

pprendeville wrote: »

yes i know about these but I'm looking for something that's a bit faster. think you need a spanner for these or is it 2 allen keys (one for either side)?

One Allen key. 5mm.

tomasrojo

This might seem a bit silly, but I dip a quarter-inch bearing ball in wax and stick it in the hex part of the skewer on the front wheel and let it dry there. That way I can leave the bike locked Sheldon style with one lock while I pop into the shops for a few minutes.

It does mean I have to carry a small magnet and pointed implement in my repair kit, and changing the front tube takes about two minutes longer, but changing the front tube is quite an infrequent occurrence.

Probably not of general use, but I find it handy.

Planet X

I use Pitlocks. Brilliant kit.

Nisio

"pinheads" skewers, they have them on chainreaction cycles; they use a special key to open the skewers rather than an allen key. they do wheel skewers, seatposts and headsets

petethedrummer

pprendeville wrote: »

yes i know about these but I'm looking for something that's a bit faster. think you need a spanner for these or is it 2 allen keys (one for either side)?

No, one side you hold with your hand the other side you use the allen key on your multi-tool. No need for 2 keys or extra spanners.

Mine are BBB, so should be available in most bike shops.

Lumen

Holyboy wrote: »

These are a mechanics nightmare, bikes should never be up side down at any time ever!

Why?

Nisio

Lumen wrote: »

Why?

much like pet rabbits it puts them into a trance-like state.

blorg

pprendeville wrote: »

yes i know about these but I'm looking for something that's a bit faster. think you need a spanner for these or is it 2 allen keys (one for either side)?

You just need one allen key which you can leave in your pocket, bag, wherever. It is hardly "faster" to have to remove two QR levers and carry them with you every time you lock the bike.

DirkVoodoo

Lumen wrote: »

Why?

Scuffing saddle, shifters...risk of tipping the bike over. Plus there is no need to.

2 Wheels Good

Friend of mine has these PZ Racing QRs, is happy enough with them.

Lumen

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Lumen wrote: »

Why?

Scuffing saddle, shifters...risk of tipping the bike over. Plus there is no need to.

How do you fix a rear puncture at the side of the road without the saddle, frame or rear mech touching the ground?

monkeypants

Holyboy wrote: »

These are a mechanics nightmare, bikes should never be up side down at any time ever!

Could you please elaborate on this? I'm curious.

pprendeville

Went with the CRC ones as per link. Thanks guys/gals.

Holyboy

monkeypants wrote: »

Could you please elaborate on this? I'm curious.

On which part? The fact that lock and roll skewers are the worst bicycle invention ever or the fact a bike should never be upside down? I do understand what Mr. Lumen has pointed out and unless one has a support car or carries a folding work stand on their back at all times, the situation may arise where a bicycle has to be inverted but apart from this situation why on earth would you turn a bicycle the wrong way up?!? I am a bit odd but I could never trust a person that works on a bicycle thats upside down!