• Can’t get my Hexlox bolt out. Anyone else had the same issue?

    It’s been in there I’m about a year but I managed to remove it okay on Monday to adjust saddle. Can’t this time though...

  • This is why I stopped using mine. I got sick of struggling to get them out to remove the wheels to fix punctures while working, or to make adjustments to other parts at home. The keys just seem to lose their grip after a few uses. I found sometimes spraying GT85 or similar, then tapping the key in gently with a hammer allowed removal. But they were just too unreliable to keep using .
    I also had a rear wheel stolen still with them in. :(

  • Never had that problem with pitlock (the inability to remove them for wheel/tire changes that is, I know they can be defeated for theft).

  • have you already made sure the contact point between hexlox key and nut is clean? imagine gunk buildup could interfere with the magnets interacting

  • Thanks guys, I gave up then went back to it later and eventually it came out. Dubious about putting it back in, will leave for now. Will try gt85 and give them a good clean and see if that helps. Faff

  • I've noticed that over a year or two having the key on my keyring, that it's seemingly become a little less reliable in getting a hex nut out with the same ease it used to. I actually ordered a new key for my spare set of keys which seems to be far better. It's a shame, but I guess to be expected due to wear? :/

  • I guess the magnet’s pull weakens over time?

  • As far as I know, the magnets only hold the hexlox IN...the key relies on its fit to be able to pull them out. Hence they seem to lose their 'grip' after a few uses.

  • That's why you can't remove them with strong magnets.

  • I have a fair number of keys available for my pitlocks as I have ordered various units on different occasions, always with the same key pattern. I use one until it starts to get dodgy then just move on to the next - I think the key material is a little softer than the nuts, probably on purpose.

  • Ah yeah, thanks!

    the key does NOT use magnetic force to remove the Hexlox, there is a mechanical bond.

    I'm still confused about this mechanical bond though. how does it work so subtly?

  • Anyone a long term user of pit locks? Are they still the best option?

    Also I'd like to try allen bolt with the super glue and bearing trick. Anyone have experience of doing this?

  • Having been a long term user I can't compare to anything else.
    I still think they're good.

  • I've had a pitlock on my front wheel for a few years and never had a problem. I don't leave it outdoors daily but it's had plenty of long lock-ups in Bristol and survived so far

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

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