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Old 04-24-11, 04:36 PM
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drilling new water bottle holes into caad 8

on the downtube the riv nuts got loose and I let it go for to long and ovaled out the holes. Is it safe to drill two new holes in that area or would it weaken the frame?
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Originally Posted by Nick Bain
on the downtube the riv nuts got loose and I let it go for to long and ovaled out the holes. Is it safe to drill two new holes in that area or would it weaken the frame?
Here is the fix, It worked on my Cannondale T-1

https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-...ottle-fittings
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Originally Posted by 10 Wheels
Here is the fix, It worked on my Cannondale T-1

https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-...ottle-fittings
yeah, no the holes are shot.
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