Snapped linkage bolt

buddy_club
buddy_club Posts: 935
edited August 2015 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi, when i purchased my banshee it had a bit of a rattle from the rear end when the bike isn't loaded and can be felt when lifting the back end up a tiny bit. Was talking to mate about it he reckoned the bolt for the linkage could be too small, so tonight out of curiosity tried to tke it out, twisting the Allen bolt i notice the threaded bit isn't turning so used a pair of pliers to pull the bolt out and - sheared! So does anyone know where i can find a replacement linkage bolt? No rush at the moment, frame is a carrera banshee. Are all bolts the same? Referring to the bolt that goes through the shock and secures it to the frame at the top of the shock.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Halfords do a full linkage kit, but it's costly.

    I did have a spare set of bolts somewhere from a snapped frame, PM me with a photo of the one you want and I'll see if I can find it.

    Otherwise measure it all up and go to a proper fastener store and see if they can find one, from memory the shock bolt is a standard bolt, M6 cap head you just need the right length for plain and threaded parts.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • buddy_club
    buddy_club Posts: 935
    Alright will do, on holiday at the mo so will be in about two weeks.
    Framebuilder
    Handbuilt Steel 29er https://goo.gl/RYSbaa
    Carbon Stumpjumper https://goo.gl/xJNFcv
    Parkwood:http://goo.gl/Gf8xkL
    Ribble Gran Fondo https://goo.gl/ZpTFXz
    Triban:http://goo.gl/v63FBB

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