What are security skewers?
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What are security skewers?
The Sphyke combination security skewers use a three-digit locking mechanism to protect your wheels. The pentagon, rather than hexagon shape of these tools prevent thieves from easily being able to take your wheels off.
Are bike wheel locks effective?
They won’t stop a thief with a Hex key! But in my experience, they’re an effective deterrent for low value wheels. And they’re relatively cheap. However, if your wheels are even vaguely attractive, or you live in a high theft area, you’re going to have to do much more than this.
How tight should QR skewers be?
It should be tight enough that it requires some force to get it closed, but not so much that you feel like you’re giving birth. The closed QR lever should come be positioned before or after the fork in the front and between the chain stay and seat stay of the rear triangle, or just below the chain stay.
How do I keep my bike wheel from being stolen?
“Make sure to always lock up the rear wheel along with the frame.” For those who are extra-cautious, it might be a good idea to use two locks: a classic U-lock for the bike frame, and a chain or cable lock that can be threaded through both wheels. Location is also super important.
How do I know what size skewer I need?
Diameter: the skewer must fit inside the hollow hub axle. You may measure either the inside diameter of the axle, or the diameter of the present skewer. Most axles use a 5mm thick skewer. Skewers for wheels made for suspension forks may be 9mm (front) and 10mm (rear) in diameter.
Do you grease wheel skewers?
Usually people will grease the skewer threads and sometimes the skewer shaft as a way to help prevent seizing and corrosion. This can be especially useful if the skewer is made from cheap steel and/or the bike is frequently ridden or lives in wet conditions.
Should you grease bike skewers?
This is really a personal preference. Usually people will grease the skewer threads and sometimes the skewer shaft as a way to help prevent seizing and corrosion. This can be especially useful if the skewer is made from cheap steel and/or the bike is frequently ridden or lives in wet conditions.
Why are bikes stolen so often?
Another reason theft is so prevalent is that locks haven’t kept pace with the times. The ones that do work can be so expensive or so heavy that they actually deter people from riding in the first place. GPS trackers can locate a stolen bike, but do nothing to stop thieves who only want to strip its parts.
