Cheap Pinhead Solid Axle Bicycle Wheel Lock

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I very much don't want to have my wheels stolen, so I bought a pair of these. For those who ride road/track/fixed gear bikes, the axle diameters are usually different for front & rear. Front is 9mm and rear is 10mm. With that said, you don't want to use one of these for the rear because it may not be able to be torqued down hard enough for those who ride fixed and brake with their legs.

Best bike-locking security recommendation: lock your bike with a u-lock through the rear triangle and use these nuts on the front. Frame and both wheels are secured.

I'm a cheap man and I own lots of bikes, so I only use one of these locking nuts on the front wheel. I put the other locking nut on a different bike's front wheel. Now I can secure the front wheels of two different bikes.

Getting these things torqued down is kind of a pain because the custom key (which fits in a 15mm wrench/socket) has a tendency to slip off when you're applying pressure. This is good because it'll be harder for thieves, but it's annoying, too. Minus 1 star.

Overall I have peace of mind while my bike is locked up. $30 is a whole lot cheaper than replacing two wheels.

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I really like these and I also had a great customer service experience and now know that are a great company with most high quality stuff. The cost is a little high and shipping from Canada( if you lose the key) is high and takes long but the best value out there. The seat post collar is a little hit and miss though. I wonder if the seat bolt can be secured with the 10mm lock? I will try!

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I lock my fixed gear every night to a parking meter in a sketchy area downtown. I bought these after both wheels were stolen. They are simply security nuts with coded keys, and at around $15 per nut, they're not cheap. However they do deter average theives. Some mornings I can see that the bike has been messed with, but then left alone. I did a fair amount of research and found no better alternatives, just wish people were less shady.

Be sure to find out the size of your axels before buying. The rear axel diameter (10) is usually larger than the front (9).