Converting quick release bits to bolt release

[PistonReg]

I've an old round town mountain bike that has quick release wheels and saddle and I'd rather have them as bolt on items so they don't get pinched and I don't have to remove and lock them each time I lock the bike up. Is it easy to get non quick release replacement bolts and where's a good place online to go for them?

Thanks!

[mk1fan]

As you don't say what your hubs are then know one can answer your question.

The seatpost qr clamp can be swapped for a bolt clamp but theives do carry 5mm allen keys.

You can get security skewers - Brand-X from Chain Reaction are simple, 'cheap' and effective to replace your wheel qr's. Probably the easiest solution.

[Sarah_W]

Go to a bike shop and get their advice. I went to Evans and they were really helpful and even put these on the bike for free (though I don't think they're supposed to):
http://www.sbrsports.com/1011/92-472365

I was pretty pleased with them and a great price too!

[Beyond Rational]

Assumming normal QR wheels, Halo Hex Key Skewer set £8, Brand X Seat Clamp £5 at CRC. Just don't do what I did and get the skewers in gold....kind of defeats the purpose

ETA: If you are worried about thieves with allen keys and don't take apart the bike too often, you can always put a bit of mastic or liquid nail in the bolt head. You'll be able to pry it out with a blade if you need to service anything.

Edited by Beyond Rational on Sunday 10th May 11:27

[PistonReg]

Thansk a lot folks for the pointers... CRC seem to have a brilliant stock plus they're very cheap so I'm going to order them from there. It's a cheap old runabout hack that I go into town on occasionally and I've got a lovely new bike that I just use for SUnday afternoon rides.

Thanks again :-)