Replacing nuts/bolts on pushbike

thescouselander

Should be no big deal to sort out. Basically you'll need some hollow axles like this:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_767871_langId_-1_categoryId_242556

(check for with the shop for the correct size) Note also you could probably find the hollow axle by itself without the bearings and grease to save a bit of cash.


and some quick release skewers like this:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_767851_langId_-1_categoryId_242554

Its probably worth doing for the convenience. One bonus is that they'll adjust the hub bearings on the wheels while they're at it - I guarantee they'll be done up too tight as they came out of the factory.

rev_henry

pitkin2020 wrote: »

That why you use a longer cable type lock to pass through the wheels as well as the frame then put your seat in your rucksack, of pass the lock under the metal support of the seat. Quick release is far better than standard bolts if you need to put the bike in the car etc but over kill if you just intend to ride it somewhere from home then place it back in the shed.

This is also true. Some people round here even take their front QR wheels off and either put them with the back wheel with a large D lock or take them with them (into work or whatever)!
Ettenna, Royal Mail postmen's bikes have those wheel lock things round here, I've always thought they're pretty good as well. You do need another lock to fix it to an immovable object though.

thescouselander

If theft is a concern you could always buy lockable quick release skewers

custardy

i use these and keep the 'key' on my keyring

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trans-X-Security-Quick-Release-Skewer/dp/B000XD019E