Bicycle Mechanics - Salsa Flip-lock screw?

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.



PDA

View Full Version : Salsa Flip-lock screw?

RVD72
11-01-09, 07:46 AM
Hi everyone,

A few months ago I bought a Salsa Flip-Lock (http://www.salsacycles.com/skewers.html) 30mm for my bike to use on the stem. I only recently got around to trying to install it but when I tried, I realized that somehow I misplaced the screw that holds the clamp together!

Does anyone know the size and length of this screw and where I might be able to find a replacement? Thanks!

RVD.

Shang
11-01-09, 07:55 AM
I've got one on my bike, albeit 28.6. I was heading to the hardware store today anyways. I'll see if I can match up the thread pitch and length while I'm there.

Okay,
M5 - .8 pitch - 40mm length
Shouldn't cost more than $1 or so.

I'd try a bike shop before you go to a hardware store. My local hardware store has a larger selection of screws than than big box home improvement stores, and they didn't have the correct length in stock. Worst case scenario, try contacting Salsa.
RVD72
11-02-09, 12:50 AM
Thanks Shang...you rock! I will try a few stores. I already tried contacting Salsa but they haven't gotten back to me.

RVD.

HillRider
11-02-09, 06:20 AM
M5x.8 is a very common metric bolt size. If you can't find the exact length you need, buy a longer one (say 50 mm if you need 40) and cut it down to the proper length.