Snapped off brace-on front mech

rubberbullet

Hey there

Bizarrely and inexplicably, I've managed to snap the bolts which hold the plate onto which the graze-on front mech is attached. The frame is carbon. So... Is reattaching this plate a common job that I can get done at any old mechanic, or do I need to take this to a carbon fibre repair shop? Or is it game over for the frame and I should convert to single speed...?

Cheers, and hopefully the description makes sense!

arlowood

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19664765#p19664765]rubberbullet[/url] wrote:

Hey there

Bizarrely and inexplicably, I've managed to snap the bolts which hold the plate onto which the graze-on front mech is attached. The frame is carbon. So... Is reattaching this plate a common job that I can get done at any old mechanic, or do I need to take this to a carbon fibre repair shop? Or is it game over for the frame and I should convert to single speed...?

Cheers, and hopefully the description makes sense!

No - you just need to buy a band-on to braze-on adaptor. Might not look so aesthetically pleasing but will save you money on repairs

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/m-part/front-derailleur-clamp-ec028167?country=GB&currency=GBP&esvt=1488-GOUK&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-35172-1&esvcrea=61233929096&esvplace=&esvd=c&esvaid=50080&gclid=CMqDnbK6-MYCFXQatAodccsCnw

The link shows you the type of gizmo you need. However I think there are specific ones you can buy that are designed for use with carbon frames. In other words they have a clamping mechanism that spreads the force more uniformly to prevent damaging the seat tube.

Have a google and I'm sure you'll unearth what I'm referring to

DKay

This assumes that the OP's seat tube is actually round and of a diameter that is compatible of course.

frisbee

You can get the snapped bolts drilled out by pretty much anyone.

sungod

^^^this, if it's simply that the bolts are snapped, remove them and fit new ones

if you've got the tools and dexterity it's easy enough, fine drill and a screw extractor, otherwise get lbs to do it