The 5 Best security Skewer keys (2023 reviews)

The key is a must have accessory for your daily purpose. If you are looking for a heavy duty skewer that won't come loose during some rough tsa handling, these are for you too. They are light, and the springs are attached to the nuts which is a nice touch. The new axles are slightly longer with an extra 6/16" of extra bolt thread extending past the nut when tightened. It will take longer than quick release skewers to get the wheels off.

The metal they are made is somewhat weak and the key can strip if you are not careful. They tighten with Allen wrenches in no time. It is easy to damage the triangle on the skewer when (un)locking the skewer. These are an excellent deterrent against theft.

Why We Like This:

Durable replacement for quick release skewers to prevent casual theft
You could close your eyes and pretend you're lifting a 25 lb weight
Easy to install, works great, stymies casual theft
Super lightweight and easy to install, replaced quick release skewers for added security

Best For Road Bike: Wileosix security Skewer key

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Next on the list, we've got yet another key that manages to win our hearts. It's the wileosix security skewer key and it's widely considered as key that has the most suitable features. These Hex locking skewers are the simplest replacements for quick-release. They look super clean and give you a little sense of security if you ever have to leave your bike locked up outside or on a bike carrier. The maximum stated torque one can apply to tighten the bolt is only 7 Nxm, according to the packaging. If you are in a high crime bike area, this will at least give some deterent versus a quick release or a common nut.

It is great to secure your quick releases.

Why We Like This:

Better theft protection that qr lever
Makes the bike look better without qr handles and holds better too
Easy to install and light weight
Was easy to install and works perfectly

Best For additional security: Raleigh security Skewer key

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention raleigh security skewer key for daily purpose. This set protects essentially your entire bike, including both the front/rear wheels, seat post, and the entire front stem. It replaces the bolt in your seat clamp, but requires that the bolt hole be sufficiently large. It comes with a special washer so it can't be removed with gator grips.

It is great for bikes in nyc. The pins are pretty long so they should fit most standard mountain bikes and even 29'ers. It is securely locked to a bike stand. It is easy to install, lightweight, and a gift to the biker world.

Why We Like This:

Most convenient and smart way to protect your bike from wheel
Excellent build quality, easy to install
Great set of wheel and seat locks

Best For Bicycle Wheel: Onipax security Skewer key

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Not everyone likes to purchase key for their regular usage, but the onipax security skewer key would be an anomoly. These skewers are simple, clean, and do the job they were designed for. They have a specially designed fixed spring mechanism that keeps the springs securely in place during tire changes and other maintenance tasks. The pro/con of this is that because the key is very unusual you're less likely to meet someone who will have one to steal your seat or wheel.

Why We Like This:

7 -lobe pin enhanced security, prevent removing wheels by hands
Triangle design can fit different fork styles
Great quality hub quick release ensures for long time use

Best For Metro areas: Acs BMX security Skewer key

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate key. The acs bmx security skewer key is exactly that - it's a simple key that hits all the right notes. The Pitlock uses over 200 different "keys" or "Pits" and therefore a bike thief could not simply buy a pitlock to have access to a key, unlike the Pinhead or Sunlite skewers. It is used to carry two u locks (aka d locks) to lock the frame and both wheels. The Pitlock also makes other parts and sets and these can be ordered to fit the same key, allowing you to carry only one Pit and disassemble your bike anywhere.

The Pitlock uses a custom locking washer and notched nut to keep the assembly from backing out leaving you in an unsafe riding condition. This can either be cut off or there is a cap that screws on you can purchase to keep the pit lock clean.

Why We Like This:

Great well made product adds more security to your costly bicycle
Secure for theft-preventative purposes but easy enough to remove/adjust with the unique key
Delivers what they promise