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pandabear

08-28-10, 01:08 PM

i tried tightening my chain, but one of the track nuts is completely stripped. my bike has been un-rideable for a few days now and i'm getting desperate. any suggestions?

lverhagen

08-28-10, 01:13 PM

Is only the track nut stripped or is the axle stripped too? In either case you will need to buy a new track nut and possibly an axle, making sure to buy the correct length, diameter, and thread pitch. Then, transfer all the hardware from the stripped axle to the new axle.

Cheers

Leukybear

08-28-10, 01:14 PM

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I expected hotness not a dumb question.

Replace the track nut duh...

pandabear

08-28-10, 01:18 PM

I expected hotness not a dumb question.

Replace the track nut duh...

i know! anyways, i can't get the nut off, that's the problem.

coma061

08-28-10, 01:30 PM

i know! anyways, i can't get the nut off, that's the problem.

That's what she said. :)

squeegeesunny

08-28-10, 01:34 PM

use pliers and a vice

yokotas13

08-29-10, 07:31 AM

or all in one....a vice grip

Retro Grouch

08-29-10, 09:56 AM

i tried tightening my chain, but one of the track nuts is completely stripped. my bike has been un-rideable for a few days now and i'm getting desperate. any suggestions?

Stripped or rounded?

If it's rounded, use a vice grip to remove the old nut. Then buy yourself a brand new 15mm box end wrench and replace the nuts on both sides.

Johhny B

08-29-10, 05:52 PM

dude u need that trixie tool its the best tool ever it even comes with a bottle opener ! dude all the messengers reccomended it to me and evr since i got it im basically a mechaninc now and all the bike shops want me.

blickblocks

08-30-10, 09:02 PM