security nuts and bolts

Is there cheap set of bolts I can replace the Allen bolts on the pub bike with that take a special Allen type key for security. I know about glueing ball bearings in etc.
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talk to these guys http://www.securitysafetyproducts.co.uk/

I'm about to make a purchase.

Is it still a toss up between pitlock and pinhead?
No new entrants to the topcap, skewer, seat bolt market?

hexlox

Pinhead ones are relatively easy to get undone if you know what common tool to use. I'd suggest they'll only be any good until that info gets out into the domain.

I got some of those security skewers with the 5-sided Allen head and the threaded end was big enough to get hold of with some pliers and simply twist open, so don't even bother with those.

Can't comment on the others.

Got a combo of Pitlocks for the skewers and top cap, and hexlox for stem face and saddle.

Pretty unimpressed with Hexlox TBH.
Of the four I bought, 2 of the 4mm ones are unresponsive to the tool and are completely stuck fast so I had to drill them out and order replacement bolts and 1 of the 5mm ones fell out on the way to work.

Good idea. Needs a bit of product dev I would say.

Although, fair fucks to them I emailed them and they dispatched replacement HexLoxs and replacement stem bolts within the hour.

Stem cap / bolt - always just glued a ball bearing in if it’s a bike that gets locked up.

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!

Pretty unimpressed with Hexlox TBH.
Of the four I bought, 2 of the 4mm ones are unresponsive to the tool and are completely stuck fast so I had to drill them out and order replacement bolts and 1 of the 5mm ones fell out on the way to work.

Exactly same experience along with shit customer service in my case too.

Got to work to find another one of the 5mm had dropped out.
Eff this.
I'm off to buy a pitlock collar and binder.

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.

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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^ that's Pinhead babe
Pitlock look like this.

I retract my Pitlock comments - I am a fool. I have not used Pitlock.

My comments stand for the Pinhead system! Apologies for confusion, my bad for being so unobservant.