If thieves have any idea of the difference, which, granted I am not sure they do, our rim brake wheels are becoming less and less desirable as most other bikes move to disk brake wheels.
I can add a vote for the Abus Nutfix, I have a front one on my dyno equipped 26” Appa and lock up Sheldon Brown style for the rear. Apparently front wheels flat more rarely, though I haven’t really found that to be the case, and I find the rear skewer a bit more fiddly to install, and although they are intended to fit 135 mm spacing as well, I find they work better on 130mm rears. To note is the Abus have a notched washer that has to engage in the dropout , notch side inwards, under the locking cap. Make sure that is in the right spot before tightening the wrench flats, or the cap won’t sit well and the washer can mar your dropout paint. I did that one time after reinstalling. If you need to take the bike in to the mechanic, you can always remove them at home on a protected surface, and put the regular Q/Rs on while it is being worked on. On Friday, April 11, 2025 at 8:42:11 PM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote: > I bought a Hiplok D-1000. Back when they first came out. It's rather > heavy. In the neighborhood of ten pounds. I paid $300. I never used it. My > first Rivendell custom was stolen several years ago. I can't bear to part > with any bikes, so the only bikes I ever lock are the Quickbeam and the > Hubbuhubbuh. And only in a place where I can see them and run down any > thief. > > The Hiplok is indeed impressive. But it was just too heavy for me to want > to carry it anywhere. I finally gave it away a couple months ago to a > member of my club. > > Regards, > > > Corwin > On Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:33:17 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > >> Guys, incidentally, LOOK what I found. I was reading an article on Apple >> News about a Minneapolis man who rescues stolen bikes and this was >> mentioned… >> >> It’s not locking skewers but it is a u-lock that resists and even ruins >> angle grinders! Where are my NYC friends here who lament their relentless >> thieves? Ok, it’s $$$, but cheaper on Amazon. I know that’s a faux pas… >> [image: DM1AB-Studio-SS-ART.jpg] >> >> Hiplok D1000: Anti-Angle Grinder bike Lock >> <https://hiplok.com/product/hiplok-d1000/?srsltid=AfmBOooTLUDtmwQHE06kFrFTgQyJtYCnWaVlSdB2ioQVMJoV3o-pxrPD> >> hiplok.com >> <https://hiplok.com/product/hiplok-d1000/?srsltid=AfmBOooTLUDtmwQHE06kFrFTgQyJtYCnWaVlSdB2ioQVMJoV3o-pxrPD> >> >> <https://hiplok.com/product/hiplok-d1000/?srsltid=AfmBOooTLUDtmwQHE06kFrFTgQyJtYCnWaVlSdB2ioQVMJoV3o-pxrPD> >> >> >> On Apr 9, 2025, at 9:36 AM, Michael Baquerizo <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Parts getting lost is a bit of a non issue. The wheel should come out >> without issue, without having to completely unscrew the skewer from the >> Pit. Obviously they CAN get lost, but especially in the field there >> shouldn't be a reason to undo the skewer entirely. >> >> >> >> >> On Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:14:13 AM UTC-4 Alex Buly wrote: >> >>> Hi Leah, >>> >>> I'm an NYC rider who locks up my bike from time to time, so wheel locks >>> are an absolute necessity for me. Here is my experience with two of the >>> popular brand of wheel locking systems. >>> >>> *Pinhead Locks* >>> My primary commuting bike, a Surly Disc Trucker, has Pinhead thru-axles. >>> They've been on the bike for years now and I think they're basically fine. >>> They're easy to remove and reinstall, and I haven't noticed any damage or >>> deformation to the coded interface that accepts the key. >>> >>> Since installing them, I've heard some negative things about them. The >>> first is that someone with the correct tools could technically remove them. >>> I don't really worry about this, as I think wheel theft is a crime of >>> opportunity and most bike thieves are wielding angle grinders to quickly >>> defeat locks, not an entire set of Milwaukee tools to painstakingly remove >>> a wheel lock. The second is that Pinhead only has 10 or so key codes, so >>> it's possible that a thief with a few Pinhead keys could match up with your >>> bike. Again, I think this is pretty unlikely. As things stand now, my >>> wheels are still on the bike. >>> >>> *Pitlocks* >>> I just installed these on my Platypus, and them seem really nice. I >>> think it would be a lot harder to remove these with tools than the Pinhead >>> locks. They also look nicer. The one maybe downside is that they have >>> several small pieces that sandwich together at the end of the skewer, so if >>> you're changing your tire on the side of the road you would have to be >>> extremely careful about not losing any of them. I haven't had to do this >>> yet, but I'm thinking of adding a small magnet to my tool roll to hold them >>> for when this time comes. Installation was very easy. If you decide to go >>> with these, I would add a spare key to your order as it's also relatively >>> small and could potentially get lost. >>> >>> I hope this helps! >>> >>> Alex >>> >>> On Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 11:57:38 PM UTC-4 NYCbikeguy wrote: >>> >>>> The best skewer locks are pitlocks, hands down. >>>> https://www.pitlock.de/en/protect/quick-release.html >>>> I have 4 sets that I've been holding onto, but have no plans on using >>>> them anytime soon. >>>> Read about it and if you're interested, reach out to me if you want >>>> them for a bit cheaper than retail. >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> IY >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 10:11:55 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have these on all my bikes, and I add the Hexlox inserts on the >>>>> bikes that I lock up out-of-sight for longer periods but I leave as-is >>>>> for >>>>> other bikes. >>>>> >>>>> https://www.jensonusa.com/delta-axle-rodz-non-qr-skewer-set >>>>> >>>>> I really like them - inexpensive, do what they say they'll do, no >>>>> fuss. Perfectly suited to any Riv. Even without the Hexlox inserts >>>>> they'll >>>>> prevent opportunistic theft, and are enough protection for most cases. >>>>> >>>>> On Sunday, 6 April 2025 at 18:56:01 UTC-7 Roy Summer wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I’ve been told by NYC bike shops that wheel locks are a false sense >>>>>> of security because thieves have the keys. In fact, everyone has the >>>>>> keys. >>>>>> So, remove front wheel and u-lock it with the rear; use a piece of chain >>>>>> wrapped in an inner tube to secure seat to frame; lock in a well >>>>>> trafficked >>>>>> and/or secure area. >>>>>> Or, do as I have had my daughter do in NYC, ride something that looks >>>>>> like crap but has some select, but not readily noticeable quality >>>>>> parts., >>>>>> And, make them difficult, or at least annoying, to remove. >>>>>> Remember, theft is a crime of opportunity. The easier the theft, the >>>>>> more likely. >>>>>> Finally, do as I do: NEVER, and I mean NEVER, leave your bike >>>>>> unattended. >>>>>> Roy (just north of NYC, who watches over his bikes like a hawk) >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 7:11:10 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Friends, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A quandary. I have 3 out of 4 bikes set up with Hexlox locking >>>>>>> skewers. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://hexlox.com/en-us/products/total-skewer-set?_pos=2&_sid=0d411a987&_ss=r&variant=30111443419241 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> They are great. Easy to install. I love that the same key that >>>>>>> unlocks the nuts on the saddle/seatpost/stem also unlocks the wheel >>>>>>> skewers. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> HOWEVER. The skewer is steel. The nut is aluminum. The bike shop has >>>>>>> now had 2 of these nuts strip. They are saying the soft aluminum is the >>>>>>> problem;the threads strip after a couple of times removing the wheel. I >>>>>>> emailed Hexlox to see if they have a solution, or at least to make them >>>>>>> aware of the problem. It’s not cheap to keep buying these parts from >>>>>>> Germany. No response yet. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Do you have a superior locking skewer you love? Must be easy to >>>>>>> install and safe to use. I have dyno wheels that I’m not keen to have >>>>>>> stolen and I also don’t love the idea of carrying a second u-lock. Too >>>>>>> heavy. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks! >>>>>>> Leah >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/pPBA_avBReU/unsubscribe >> . >> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >> [email protected]. >> >> To view this discussion visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/cc876f11-36f9-4d6a-bce9-63770ab85c8an%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/cc876f11-36f9-4d6a-bce9-63770ab85c8an%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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