Hexlox - security bike components that doesn't need special bolts

If that's the case, and the slightly larger head isn't an issue, I should have solved the problem for less than half the cost of one magnetic insert from hexlox

Make your choice here
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I have a diverge with 15x100 front thru-axle, will these work? how soon they arrive?

They're quite quick at the mo. Took about 2 weeks for the second lot I ordered.

To my understanding If you use a 4,5 or 6mm hex key then yes they will work. Providing the bolt is magnetic..

If its not you'll have to get the magnetic strips for an extra 2 euros each

has anyone bought one of the hexnuts?

I've got a campag track front hub, one of the more modern ones... does it have a different tpi than your usual m9/m10 axle?

Had quite an interesting exchange with them over the 'live chat' feature on their website about the above^

They took about two weeks to get an engineer to message me so by the time he did I had already found out the answer. He did however try to convince me that a 3/8 would probably fit, as their isn't any such thing as 10x26tpi. Cheers! got a bit arsey with me as well... as others have said their customer service isn\t great.

Still back the product though

Just sold a front wheel to someone to replace one that was stolen, I suggested he could invest in some Hexlox and apparently he already had! Could be that the QR skewer was the vulnerability, but will see what he says...

So after this amount of time, what's the consensus on these?
Better than Pitlock, which can be defeated using (redacted)?

Also interested to hear some reviews

I guess Hexlox could be beaten the same way as Pitlock - I'm invested already so may as well stay with them.

What size do I need for a Pro PLT stem and seatpost?

Don't have them with me to check

I like mine. Very easy to use. Pop them out, adjust a bolt, pop them back in. I feel like the parts are secure. Basically don't notice the key on my keyring.

Not been tested in anger as I don't leave the bike they are on locked up and unattended that much.

I preferred the atomic22 bits as I could see how that security worked, but the hexlox seem to be magic with magnets. Left the bike alone more when it had atomic22.

Probably not helpful.

I do like them though!

I have yet to find a way to remove the hexlox without the key so long as they are in proper steel bolts. (i.e. not stainless, as they can be removed with a magnet) Some bolts can be removed with mole grips, so I have replaced those with button heads which are next to impossible to grip. Overall I'd recommend them.

So basically the same level of security as Pitlock then?

Resuscitating an old thread, but was just wondering whether anyone had any bad experiences with their hexlox in the meantime? I am about to drop 60 quid on what are essentially a couple of screws, so I thought it was worth checking on here...

Or are there any more elegant and cheaper alternatives out there?

I approve, so far they have kept the London thefts at bay.

cool, thanks a lot, and you have got some shiny parts on there- nice bike!
Are you using the hexnuts too? Would be my dream to get rid of one D-lock but not sure the hexnuts would be deterrent enough?

I use a single hexnut on the front wheel, and just carry one d lock around for the rear / frame. Looks a bit wack but I’m happier only having to carry a d lock with no annoying cables.

I actually use TEMPRA Anti-theft hub nuts, does mean you need to carry around the tool bit to take them off, which is a bit annoying.

thanks again! they work out cheaper than the hexnuts for front and rear. And the tool doesn't look that big/heavy to be honest. I will go with a couple of hexlox for now, and then decide on the wheels once I tried them.

I feel the need to haul around heavy locks is one of the main things keeping people from cycling more, judging from my experience of trying to convince people to cycle to work

one thing I like about the hexnuts though is that they have a spinning outer ring thus preventing damage if someone tried to forcefully remove them with a spanner but I guess yours look sufficiently different from normal nuts too

Looks like a lot of edges and a lot of size for tools to grip on those.

My work bike has Hexlox on every part of it and nothing has been nicked yet...but that could just be that nobody has tried nicking anything. :)

Remember you only need to buy one hexnut per wheel! Or just one hexnut if you are planning on locking the remaining wheel with the frame.

good point hehe!