security nuts and bolts

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si_mon628

Pitlock * EDIT THIS REFERS TO PINHEAD not Pitlock! (oops, see comments below) * skewers are a pain to use (I get it, that's literally the entire point) if you want to swap wheels or change a tyre, but I suppose they're reasonably secure on the bike rack for a short period of time. I think it's more that the undoing tool is not that ergonomic/user-friendly.

Following this thread with interest for other opinions - I'm looking at security torx bolts or something for stems, saddles etc. Just to stop opportunists whipping components off in a matter of seconds!

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hoefla in reply to @si_mon628

I think it's more that the undoing tool is not that ergonomic/user-friendly.

In what way? You can use a spanner or in a bind stick a narrow rod through it (eg Allen key or screwdriver) and undo that way? You do have to push it against the mating piece otherwise it can slip.

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si_mon628 in reply to @hoefla

Yeah it is slippage between the tool and nut which infuriates me - of course this is significantly user technique (or lack of) as well as the design. But it would be tricky to use a spanner on mine - no obvious flats to grab, and the tool hinges in the middle, so it's very floppy:

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