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Pinhead's M9 solid axle wheel locks replace 9 mm factory hex nuts to provide wheel security and improved safety. All parts are precision molded and chrome-plated for consistent function and long life. Locks are installed once, using a special coded key, and remain on the bike to lock the wheel to the axle. The same coded key is used to remove a wheel for servicing.
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Designed to replace your axle nuts for one axle. Operated using a unique multi combination key, to ensure the security of your wheels at a fraction of their replacement cost.
Alex Lee
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2015
False advertisement! The photo on this page clearly shows 2 Pinhead nuts and 1 Pinhead key. The package only came with 1 Pinhead nut and 1 Pinhead key. And then the one nut would not go deep enough to lock down the wheel because the diameter of the key was too large to fit inside the bracket opening. Ended up having to go to a local bike shop and got 3 washers to fill the gap under the Pinhead nut. $30 for one nut, instead of two, and did not even provide washers to get the job done.
T-dog
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2014
Still have my wheels! I live in Brooklyn and my wheels were stolen like a week after moving here. I've had my new wheels for almost a year now.
skuyler
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2013
I very much don't want to have my wheels stolen, so I bought a pair of these. For those who ride road/track/fixed gear bikes, the axle diameters are usually different for front & rear. Front is 9mm and rear is 10mm. With that said, you don't want to use one of these for the rear because it may not be able to be torqued down hard enough for those who ride fixed and brake with their legs.Best bike-locking security recommendation: lock your bike with a u-lock through the rear triangle and use these nuts on the front. Frame and both wheels are secured.I'm a cheap man and I own lots of bikes, so I only use one of these locking nuts on the front wheel. I put the other locking nut on a different bike's front wheel. Now I can secure the front wheels of two different bikes.Getting these things torqued down is kind of a pain because the custom key (which fits in a 15mm wrench/socket) has a tendency to slip off when you're applying pressure. This is good because it'll be harder for thieves, but it's annoying, too. Minus 1 star.Overall I have peace of mind while my bike is locked up. $30 is a whole lot cheaper than replacing two wheels.
Yeti
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2013
I lock my fixed gear every night to a parking meter in a sketchy area downtown. I bought these after both wheels were stolen. They are simply security nuts with coded keys, and at around $15 per nut, they're not cheap. However they do deter average theives. Some mornings I can see that the bike has been messed with, but then left alone. I did a fair amount of research and found no better alternatives, just wish people were less shady.Be sure to find out the size of your axels before buying. The rear axel diameter (10) is usually larger than the front (9).
Alex
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2013
I live in Brooklyn, NY and have over the course of 6 years had 3 sets of wheels stolen. After the second set, I swore I'd buy something like these, but kept putting it off because of the $70 it costs to equip both front and back wheels. After the third set, I finally did and its REALLY nice to be able to lock up and know that I'll have a complete bike to return to. (Well, except for the saddle which I now secure with ball bearings and super glue.) If you're considering these and live in a bike theft hotbed, don't put it off. Its totally worth it. One technical note - If your front fork is equipped with "lawyer lips" you'll have to file them off in order for these to work as they're larger around than regular wheel bolts/skewers.
Fxg
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2012
I really like these and I also had a great customer service experience and now know that are a great company with most high quality stuff. The cost is a little high and shipping from Canada( if you lose the key) is high and takes long but the best value out there. The seat post collar is a little hit and miss though. I wonder if the seat bolt can be secured with the 10mm lock? I will try!
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