Opinions required: Trans X security skewers

http://www.parkersofbolton.co.uk/p-307-trans-x-security-bicycle-quick-release-skewer-set.aspx

Anyone tried these or know if they work ok? I dont really understand the mechanism from the pictures.

easy really, a five sided lever sits in a 5 sided hole

so the one on the far right is the lever
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/trans-x-quick-release-set-with-special-key-theft-protection-for-130-100-mm-oln-hubs-silver-IMG12781.jpg

This is what I have been using for years.

They seem to do the trick but I have never used then as a substitute for the old DLock-wheel/frame front a shackle-wheel/frame rear.

There was an issue when I lost the levery tool thing and had to spring for a full set of skewers to get a new one though.

Grip the non secure end with pliers / leatherman / mole grips etc and remove in seconds

i've got those on my mtb
5 sided alan key style bolts you need the little spanner . alan key thingy on the right to tighten loosen the nuts
kind of anti theft because the alan key nut shape isn't all that common
i didn't have one to start with luckily no punctures my lbs eventually donated a spare from their shop
it just works like a regular nut really nothing particularly special about them

Grip the non secure end with pliers / leatherman / mole grips etc and remove in seconds

Incorrect

worked on mine, I lost the lever and was so surprised at how easy it was I binned them

^ I agree,
for a cheap pair of wheels you don't really care about they work as a slight deterrent but are easy to open. Some cities like Berlin they are really popular so loads of folks have the 5 sided allen key so it makes them useless. I've personally found you have to spend a fair bit more cash to get some more secure skewers, I've got on with those pitlock ones for a couple of years and the Kryptonite skewers for about 10, out of the 2 I'd recommend the Pitlock ones as they are easier to tighten and undo.

worked on mine, I lost the lever and was so surprised at how easy it was I binned them

^ I agree,
for a cheap pair of wheels you don't really care about they work as a slight deterrent but are easy to open. Some cities like Berlin they are really popular so loads of folks have the 5 sided allen key so it makes them useless. I've personally found you have to spend a fair bit more cash to get some more secure skewers, I've got on with those pitlock ones for a couple of years and the Kryptonite skewers for about 10, out of the 2 I'd recommend the Pitlock ones as they are easier to tighten and undo.

Hmmm...
Maybe I'm just a bit of a numpty with the pliers.

They certainly aren't 100% security, that's why I always still secure with two locks through the wheels and frame.

^ There is an easy way to get them open quickly, I used 2 tools and it takes about 20 secs tops. I'm only ever in a building for a short time so I've been pretty lucky (only had one bike stolen while working) with only one lock, the krypto skewers, and dropping solder into a few bolts, stem/seatpost etc....

If that tool is merely a 5 sides allen key, isnt it a bit tiny to have enough leverage to tighten the bolt?

I understand that all security skewers can be opened, but would this be as good as more expensive pinhead/pitlock?

This is not for london, so no hardcore thieves.

If that tool is merely a 5 sides allen key, isnt it a bit tiny to have enough leverage to tighten the bolt?

I understand that all security skewers can be opened, but would this be as good as more expensive pinhead/pitlock?

No,
maybe pop along to you LBS and have a look at the range of security skewers, so you can understand how they work and which ones are better or worse.

Dredge.
What if someone made up a batch of spinny things to go around the non (5 sided) allen key end, like what you get on the business end.
I'm tempted to stick an old socket over it as that'd nearly do the job.

Works a treat. 19mm socket.