Chainstay Bolt (Near BB)

Hammers

Hi All,

I've got a Boardman FS Pro, was out yesterday and the bolt holding the chainstay to the frame near the BB worked itself loose. Couldn't tighten it there and then so gently rolled home and managed to tighten it there. Only thing is it now looks as though it's not quite as snug as it should be although it may have been like this before. Couple of photo's attached (hopefully!!)

Can anyone tell me if I have a problem or if this looks ok?

Hammers

Try again!

cooldad

Your eyes must be better than mine.

Hammers

Sorry, not used the photo's before!! :oops:





(Third time lucky!)

anjs

Does not look very square on to me

.blitz

anjs wrote:

Does not look very square on to me

That's an understatement

Presumably it's the main pivot bolt?

Hammers

Thanks for replies!

So if it's badly aligned will this cause additional problems or be likely to come off?

Also if it's a pivot bolt is this easily replaced?

I've only had it six months so would this be covered by warranty or is it just bad luck?

Sorry for all the questions but I'm not sure if I should take it back to Halfords, to a LBS or have a go myself?

Would appreciate any suggestions!!

nicklouse

yes, get it to a bike shop (or if less than a year old back to the seller).

Hammers

Thanks mate, back to Halfords it is then! Was hoping to avoid that, just want to ride the thing!