Security skewers for disc brake frames?

LazyD

Hello,

Need to buy some skewers for family member, the bike is a Ridgeback flight 02 (might be a 01, not 100% sure, will check in the week). As it's disc brakes the frame looks much wider to me than a frame that uses pad brakes. I have used this set in the past and found them to do the job really well:

http://www.cyclesuk.com/product/Hex_Key ... e=webgains

But looking at those skewers, I don't know if they will be long enough as I can't find the sizes for them anywhere.

Could anyone recommend a set of non QR skewers for disc brake frames? Not the pitlock ones please as they are around £80... !

Thanks.

chilling

I've have these on my disk bike

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=28379

Work fine.

MichaelW

The Ridgeback Flight 02 has a Shimano RM65 hub which is MTB standard (OLD=135mm)

Any MTB/hybrid compatible security skewer will fit. Disc brakes do not alter the width of the frame dropouts.
The security aspect comes from the key which is NOT allen hex but an odd shape however ALL such skewers use the same odd shape.
They will prevent casual tampering and opportunistic theft but are no match for a professional who can buy/shoplift the skewer and key.
I use those on my front dynamo hub wheel and think they provide sufficient deterrent for everyday use on bikes with midlevel components.

chilling

The skewers I linked come with a hollow hex key which is the only type of key that will undo them. This provides a level of security as you can't use a normal hex key to undo them.

My only fear is I'll one day loose the hollow hex key.

nicklouse

chilling wrote:

My only fear is I'll one day loose the hollow hex key.

why? they are easy to buy.

jeremyrundle

LazyD wrote:

Hello,

Need to buy some skewers for family member, the bike is a Ridgeback flight 02 (might be a 01, not 100% sure, will check in the week). As it's disc brakes the frame looks much wider to me than a frame that uses pad brakes. I have used this set in the past and found them to do the job really well:

http://www.cyclesuk.com/product/Hex_Key ... e=webgains

But looking at those skewers, I don't know if they will be long enough as I can't find the sizes for them anywhere.

Could anyone recommend a set of non QR skewers for disc brake frames? Not the pitlock ones please as they are around £80... !

Thanks.

THESE ARE c^&*, I bought them to suffice until the Pinheads arrived, they can be removed with a filed down hex key or flat bladed screwdrived, I have done it, and there are NO combinations, all the same, Pinheads have all different locks, we have 5 sets and no key opens another, you can also get spare keys and register your keys.

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalo ... D4Q8gIwAg#

I have pinheads on ALL our bikes, my two and my sons. Nothing else comes close. Have you checked out the reviews on this site of Pinhead then check ebay as sometimes they come up, as for price, it depends on how much you value your bike, I have cheapish £250 wheels, a lot more though than £50 pinheads :!: :twisted:

jeremyrundle

nicklouse wrote:

chilling wrote:

My only fear is I'll one day loose the hollow hex key.

why? they are easy to buy.

That answers that question too, Pinhead keys need your key number to buy, I have made one of the above keys in ten minutes :!: and it fits all the same locks, wow security :twisted:

jeremyrundle

Oh, remember, whatever system you chose, take the key with you, you will look a bit naff if you have a puncture miles from home and no way to get the wheel off

nicklouse

What I do find fun is when people drop bikes for for a tyre change or a tube replacement and forget the key for their locking Skewers. and wonder how it was done without the "key"

the Pin heads are not that much better. Dont just rely on them to keep your wheels.

estampida

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=26621


you can buy security screws to fit

alsong as the components are oversized you can cut down and re- thread the bits for assembly


blah blah balh

LazyD

Thanks for all your replies.

Jeremy, I understand you are not a fan of the ETC skewers that I posted a link to in my first post, but would they fit the Ridgeback Flight frame or not?

Not sure if the pin heads are actually worth the extra expense. If a pro bike thief really goes for them surely there will be versatile tools that will still un do them?

MichaelW, thanks for the info, it doesn't mention whether the ETC skewers are MTB/hybrid compatible, as you say. Hmmm.

Chilling, might go for what you suggested as they are sure to fit, wish I could get a triple set with the seat post lock too.

jeremyrundle

LazyD wrote:

Thanks for all your replies.

Jeremy, I understand you are not a fan of the ETC skewers that I posted a link to in my first post, but would they fit the Ridgeback Flight frame or not?
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What does it have to do with the frame, it is the fork and wheels the locks don't go near the frame. Also Pinheads are longet than most and come with instructions for fitting and cutting down if needed, I have never bothered.

I have three types of mountain bike,from Saracen to Sanderson any manufacturer wouldnt last long if they didn't fit much, as for the extra cost, it depends how much you value your bike, at £1.5k and £900 for my two what is £40 extra, as for easily removing pinheads, you obviously have not seen/tried them.

My cycle page

http://sirpatrickmooresales.co.uk/Ourpage.aspx

LazyD

That's what I mean, forks. Was just thinking about them as part of frame, sorry, not a big biking enthusiast.

Not spending £40 + on skewers.

The Rookie

Frame of course dictates the rear axle width and therefor the skewer length and wheel, JR is doing his Larry Hagman role impression again with his usual lack of thought and subtlety.

Simon