Blocking frame mounting holes
scottalej
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I'm getting my new P7 built up and the frame has lots of threaded fittings for bottle cages, rack, crud catcher, etc. What is the best thing to block these up with? The obvious one is bolts but is there a good lighter option?
Orange Clockwork 2007
Orange 5 2007
Just bought 2008 P7 frame (Orange fan? Me!)
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Marin Mount Vision 2005, for sale
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Orange 5 2007
Just bought 2008 P7 frame (Orange fan? Me!)
Cotic Soul
Pace RC303
Marin Mount Vision 2005, for sale
Stumpy HT 2006, shite, sold
Kona Lava Dome fully rigid
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lighter bolts. Ti or ally."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Something like these (assuming your holes are 8mm or 10mm)?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Cate ... goryID=189It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.
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bit of mastic should do trick... or any silicon seal.
sod it, just polyfill it. i know for a fact that's what chris smith does
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I use Nylon bolts in mine
Lighter than Alloy or Ti and cheap too.0 -
andrew156 wrote:I use Nylon bolts in mine
Lighter than Alloy or Ti and cheap too.
you disappoint me Mr Forum Tart. Mr Forum tight arse! "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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ok having the link with the weight brings the Tart level back up."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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I wish people would stop linking to that site It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.
I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
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then there is www.tastynuts.com"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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ah... this thread has reminded me....
I have these threaded holes for a bottle rack etc in my seat tube. My problem is that my seat won't go all of the way down because behind the hole is the little threaded tube that takes the screws.....
Can these be removed, or is it easier to cut a little slot in the front of the seat post to allow it to slide over the thread bearer? OR just leave it all alone!!
Thoughts please folks....
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Don't cut a slot, just chop your seatpost down. You'll probably need to re-mark the minimum insertion point and ensure you still have enough in the frame to prevent bending.0
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a bit of vaseline does the trick, just cover the hole with a dab of it.ali norman0
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Calm down weight weenies!
bolts aint gonna any sort of difference you would notice when your riding!0 -
scottalej wrote:I'm getting my new P7 built up and the frame has lots of threaded fittings for bottle cages, rack, crud catcher, etc. What is the best thing to block these up with? The obvious one is bolts but is there a good lighter option?
How about this sort of thing? Might be able to sort you out with some if you ask me nicely... 0
