I’m trying to find a security option for my Roadlite AL SL 8.0 so the wheels are less prone to theft.
I’ve already got Hexlox on the bike and have spent ages trying to get the correct front and rear axle measurements to then locate the right Hexlox axle
[https://hexlox.com/collections/hexlox-products-that-protect-thru-axle-wheels-against-theft/products/thru-axle-lock?variant=4513592737822](https://hexlox.com/collections/hexlox-products-that-protect-thru-axle-wheels-against-theft/products/thru-axle-lock?variant=4513592737822)
So it appears that Roadlites have 12x100mm for the front, and 12x142mm for the rear – Thread pitch: 1.0mm
Based on various brands online, this is kinda non-standard, with the front generally starting at 120mm – super annoying
Can anyone suggest a security option that would work – happy to carry around a security key to take the wheel off in the event of a puncture. Thanks
by ohsomacho
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I know this isn’t the answer you asked for, but are you sure wheel theft is that much of an issue? I don’t know which model you have or if you swapped the wheels, but if they are the stock ones, they seem like standard alloy rims, which aren’t special from what you’d find on any other bike. Of course I wouldn’t leave quick releases on there, but if even just a hex key is required, then I doubt that someone is gonna steal them. You could also just put a piece of tape or some more elaborate cover over the hole, so it isn’t visible immediately how you get the wheel off. I get that you’d rather be safe than sorry, but if it bothers you that much, I’d recommend just carrying an extra cable lock to put through the wheels