Pitlock even sell their own little tool, that you can attach to your keyring so that you'll always be able to lock and unlock your stuff! Unlike the Pinhead key, the keys that come with the Pitlock have no lever, so in order to use them, you'll need to use a 14 mm spanner or insert another tool such as an Allen key into the hole to get enough leverage to screw and unscrew the nut. And as with Pinhead, you can also register this code online.
#WHEEL LOCK CODE#
And for both quick release wheels, solid axle wheels, thru axels and all the other components on your bike!Įach key comes with a code card enabling you to order replacement keys and further matching locks. There are locks for both wheels and seats (see below). And they have the added security of a smooth shield of steel which surrounds the head to prevent any other tool being used to loosen it. Pitlock skewers boast over 1000 different key combinations. Read my full, hands on review of the Pinhead Complete Bicycle Security System here. And they’re far more secure than any cable lock. They will never be as secure as a second lock. Overall, I think the Pinhead skewers are great. But I’d imagine you would always want to have the key handy anyway, in case you have a puncture. So you should always carry your key with you to tighten them up. There are also some reports of them coming loose over time. However, the skewers now come with POG washers that prevent this happening. I should mention that with older Pinhead models, it was possible to unscrew the head relatively easily with a Gator Grip universal socket. It is possible to unscrew the heads without the special key, but most thieves will not have the know how or the tools. And they produce versions for both quick release wheels and solid axle wheels.ĭo they work? Well broadly, yes. They are available for wheels, seats, and even headsets (see below). Wheel Locks for Hollow Axle Wheels (to replace quick release) Then below the tables I explain how they all work and the differences in security levels.Ĭlick on the names or sizes in the tables to check out the prices of each lock.
I'll provide summary tables here so you can compare the specs of the different wheel locks. Broadly speaking, there are four different methods: How secure are they? Well that depends on which ingenious locking method they use. And they’re certainly more convenient than carrying two u-locks around or removing your front wheel every time you want to lock your bike! These locks use various ingenious methods to stop unwanted hands from unscrewing them. 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.Īnd the good news is: you can now buy secure versions of the skewers or nuts that a thief won't be able to open with regular tools. They won’t stop a thief with a Hex key! But in my experience, they're an effective deterrent for low value wheels. Both Nashbar and Halo make good quality hex wheel skewers which are easy to fit yourself.
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