Campagnolo Ultra-Shift Mounting Bolts

ju5t1n

While fitting my new Centaur shifters I've managed to strip both of the torx mounting bolts trying to get some decent torque. The bolts appear to be made from a light alloy and are pretty weak.

I found the part number (EC-SR003), and these things are expensive. Does anyone know where I can track down some of the older allen key bolts? Or a cheaper alternative to buying the Campag spares?

Thanks

cycleclinic

Your local hardware store will have bolts.

ju5t1n

ha ha. you're not familiar with this part clearly. or I've not explained which bit I'm talking about properly

ju5t1n

it's this part - but I don't need the clamp...

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... 0000000000

cycleclinic

I know the part you mean, I know it has a sleeve! An standard allen bolt might work, if the bolt will sit on the shifter body correctly, a countersunk head might work better and given the cost of the bolt it is worth a try. It won't be perfect but it might work.

I have never tried doing this as I have never stripped the threads on the proper campag bolt. It's either the above or fork out for the proper part.

Coach H

Rear brake fixing bolt.

I know this as I have stripped 3 of the buggers over the last few years (with a torque wrench). Campag make these parts out of cream cheese and they are very easy to strip it your bit is not fully engaged

Coach H

ju5t1n wrote:

it's this part - but I don't need the clamp...

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... 0000000000

If you think this original part is expensive from Ribble, don't ask for it from anyone else. I have been quoted £30 each from one LBS I went to!!