missing chainring bolt
03-13-10, 09:52 PM
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missing chainring bolt
I got a little carried away today when reassembling my crank today and broke a chainring bolt from my 5 bolt double crank.
I have no way to get to the bike shop without my bike, so would I be alright if I ride 5 miles missing a bolt from my crank?
I have no way to get to the bike shop without my bike, so would I be alright if I ride 5 miles missing a bolt from my crank?
03-13-10, 09:59 PM
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Sure. Just take it easy.
03-13-10, 11:42 PM
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You broke it how? AL Chainring bolts? Overtorque? If you ride it to your shop, put the least amount of power into the cranks as necessary.
03-13-10, 11:57 PM
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I had a bicycle that was missing a chain ring bolt and it took me 2 years to realize it. You'll be fine without one bolt.
03-14-10, 12:07 AM
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Did you know you can drive around with only 3/4 or 4/5 bolts holding the wheels on your car as a temporary measure until you get to a service station? same deal with chainring bolts.
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03-14-10, 02:53 PM
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It might be ok temporarily and with gentle use, but it's just asking for trouble in the long term.
Did you know you can drive around with only 3/4 or 4/5 bolts holding the wheels on your car as a temporary measure until you get to a service station? same deal with chainring bolts.
Did you know you can drive around with only 3/4 or 4/5 bolts holding the wheels on your car as a temporary measure until you get to a service station? same deal with chainring bolts.
03-15-10, 03:42 AM
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I too have ridden a bike with one of the chainring bolts missing for months without noticing. Take it easy and you'll be fine.
03-15-10, 03:56 AM
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I've bent a chain-ring that had a couple of bolts loosen and one fell off. I was cranking up a steep hill. Take it easy and get a replacement ASAP.
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