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Originally Posted by RPM
Does it?!
D- for O-level metalwork at best. PMSL
grow up, or shut up.
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Originally Posted by vélo libre
i imagine that if your axles are long enough, use a regular track nut for tightening, then one of these at the end. would be under no load so wouldn't affect axle weakness and the problem of alignment is eliminated. if i didn't have allen key ends i'd try it.[quote]
Personaly I don't think it would work either, if it is loose enough to come out with gravity when you turn the bike up then surely it will bounce out over bumpy roads?
Corrosion sticking it in would be a problem, a better idea if that is what you want to try is drill the nut, tap a small thread and use a small allen key grub screw to tighten up on the axle.
To be honest anyone that really wanted to could strip the thread or break an axle with a decent sized spanner or socket set so Pitlocks or similar that need a completely different shaped tool to remove are the way.
All this only deters the have a go thief, someone who wants your bike will get it, you only need to look at car theft to see how thieves progress, immobilisers are so good that thieves now break in to the house and steal the keys or resort to car jacking.