Quick Release Wheels

roscoe

Strange question time!

Is it possible to replace quick release bolts with an ordinary nut & bolt.

Not something I have thought of, but my mate has just bought his first bike and from a security point of view, would prefer not to have QR on the front.

I suggested taking the wheel off and chaining to the rear, however, he seems determined to go down the other route.

nicklouse

on some wheels yes on others no. it all depends on what hubs you have.

you can get lockable Qr's or Qr replacements.

dennisn

Check under skewers at www.nashbar.com. I have a pair of these and they work very well. It would seem that any bike shop should be able to get you a set.

Dennis Noward

dav1

get an extra cable to take through the front wheel and lock it to the frame. probably less effective then a locking skewer or bolt but its not a pain in the A** when you get a flat.

BlackSpur

I've replaced my QR handle skewers with QR hex bolt skewers, I think I got them on eBay but I'm not sure. I'll just have a quick check.

BlackSpur

Like these 'cept they weren't gold!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HALO-hex-key-skewers-not-QR-track-fixed-single-speed-GD_W0QQitemZ300211019528QQihZ020QQcategoryZ58089QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

Just makes it a little harder for the opportunist thief.