Best way to secure a bike seat / front wheel? - The Chainlink2024-03-28T18:56:42Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/best-way-to-secure-a-bike-seat?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A241209&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOr if you have a soldering ir…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-27:2211490:Comment:2413132010-09-27T20:40:17.990ZTank-Ridin' Ryanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tank
Or if you have a soldering iron, you can drip solder into the binder bolt. Removal is done by just heating up the solder again and blowing it out with canned air or an air hose.<br />
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<cite>Joe Willis said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/best-way-to-secure-a-bike-seat#2211490Comment241267"><div>For your seat post change it from a QR to a standard binder bolt. Once you change it find a BB (from a BB gun) and super glue/epoxy it in the head of the bolt. Makes it hard…</div>
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Or if you have a soldering iron, you can drip solder into the binder bolt. Removal is done by just heating up the solder again and blowing it out with canned air or an air hose.<br />
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<cite>Joe Willis said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/best-way-to-secure-a-bike-seat#2211490Comment241267"><div>For your seat post change it from a QR to a standard binder bolt. Once you change it find a BB (from a BB gun) and super glue/epoxy it in the head of the bolt. Makes it hard as hell to undo even with the proper tools. Make SURE your seat is adjusted BEFORE you do this.</div>
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Tank-Ridin'…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-27:2211490:Comment:2413122010-09-27T20:38:06.983ZTank-Ridin' Ryanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tank
Errr, seat <b>tube</b><br />
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<cite>Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/best-way-to-secure-a-bike-seat#2211490Comment241209"><div>I usually pop off my front wheel and U-Lock through my front wheel, back wheel and seat post. I don't have a QR on my seat post.</div>
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Errr, seat <b>tube</b><br />
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<cite>Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/best-way-to-secure-a-bike-seat#2211490Comment241209"><div>I usually pop off my front wheel and U-Lock through my front wheel, back wheel and seat post. I don't have a QR on my seat post.</div>
</blockquote> I think this and a cable thro…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-27:2211490:Comment:2412852010-09-27T19:44:49.787ZRick norrishttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Ricknorris
I think this and a cable through the front wheel, along with ulock through frame and rear wheel...Never understood the QR seatpost thing<br />
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<cite>Joe Willis said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/best-way-to-secure-a-bike-seat#2211490Comment241267"><div>For your seat post change it from a QR to a standard binder bolt. Once you change it find a BB (from a BB gun) and super glue/epoxy it in the head of the bolt. Makes it hard as hell to undo even with the proper…</div>
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I think this and a cable through the front wheel, along with ulock through frame and rear wheel...Never understood the QR seatpost thing<br />
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<cite>Joe Willis said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/best-way-to-secure-a-bike-seat#2211490Comment241267"><div>For your seat post change it from a QR to a standard binder bolt. Once you change it find a BB (from a BB gun) and super glue/epoxy it in the head of the bolt. Makes it hard as hell to undo even with the proper tools. Make SURE your seat is adjusted BEFORE you do this.</div>
</blockquote> For your seat post change it…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-27:2211490:Comment:2412672010-09-27T18:46:39.271ZJoe Willishttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JoeWillis
For your seat post change it from a QR to a standard binder bolt. Once you change it find a BB (from a BB gun) and super glue/epoxy it in the head of the bolt. Makes it hard as hell to undo even with the proper tools. Make SURE your seat is adjusted BEFORE you do this.
For your seat post change it from a QR to a standard binder bolt. Once you change it find a BB (from a BB gun) and super glue/epoxy it in the head of the bolt. Makes it hard as hell to undo even with the proper tools. Make SURE your seat is adjusted BEFORE you do this. Cyclists Choice makes a hex s…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-27:2211490:Comment:2412622010-09-27T18:35:19.693Zspacemodularhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/spacemodular
Cyclists Choice makes a hex skewer/seat post binder bolt set for under $20.<br />
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This will stop casual thieves.<br />
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Velo Orange makes a similar skewer only set with a hollow hex key with a pin (hard to find) which is more secure. These are under $20 as well.<br />
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Using a nontransparent plastic bag to cover your seat also is a deterrent. People don't like looking under dirty looking plastic bags and will leave your seat alone. The bag stuffs under your seat when your bike isn't parked.
Cyclists Choice makes a hex skewer/seat post binder bolt set for under $20.<br />
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This will stop casual thieves.<br />
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Velo Orange makes a similar skewer only set with a hollow hex key with a pin (hard to find) which is more secure. These are under $20 as well.<br />
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Using a nontransparent plastic bag to cover your seat also is a deterrent. People don't like looking under dirty looking plastic bags and will leave your seat alone. The bag stuffs under your seat when your bike isn't parked. On Guard Skewer Sets have wor…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-27:2211490:Comment:2412502010-09-27T18:11:06.174ZLugohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ElenaLugo
On Guard Skewer Sets have worked great for me!<br />
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<a href="http://www.onguardlock.com/?page_id=329" target="_blank">http://www.onguardlock.com/?page_id=329</a>
On Guard Skewer Sets have worked great for me!<br />
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<a href="http://www.onguardlock.com/?page_id=329" target="_blank">http://www.onguardlock.com/?page_id=329</a> I usually pop off my front wh…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-27:2211490:Comment:2412092010-09-27T17:07:23.388ZTank-Ridin' Ryanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tank
I usually pop off my front wheel and U-Lock through my front wheel, back wheel and seat post. I don't have a QR on my seat post.
I usually pop off my front wheel and U-Lock through my front wheel, back wheel and seat post. I don't have a QR on my seat post. Garrett,
In terms of the sad…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-09-27:2211490:Comment:2411892010-09-27T16:34:09.926ZChuckohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Chuck
Garrett,<br />
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In terms of the saddle, I'd personally just replace the quick release with a regular seatpost binder bolt. You can get them in just about any bike shop for $5 or so, generally they use an allen key to open. Unless you have a really nice saddle, or actually need to use the quick release to adjust regularly, that will be okay. If you want more, the chain suggestion is a good one.<br />
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In terms of the wheels, you could get a locking skewer, but that might be over your price limit. I'd just…
Garrett,<br />
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In terms of the saddle, I'd personally just replace the quick release with a regular seatpost binder bolt. You can get them in just about any bike shop for $5 or so, generally they use an allen key to open. Unless you have a really nice saddle, or actually need to use the quick release to adjust regularly, that will be okay. If you want more, the chain suggestion is a good one.<br />
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In terms of the wheels, you could get a locking skewer, but that might be over your price limit. I'd just get another ulock and put it around the frame and front wheel. Or just get a cable (less secure, though) and lasso it around the front wheel and put the other end onto your ulock.