Originally Posted by
Duragrouch
I don't know the design, but if just a simple straight pin, sounds like an application for a roll pin, a hollow pin made from steel rolled into a cylinder, with a slot running down it; It's designed for a press fit in a hole, the hollow nature and slot allows it to compress like a spring, keeping it tight. Only for low-load applications.
Thought about that. They should have used a tension pin. Would have saves may be 0.001 cents per bike. I was too lazy and it was late at night to drive to the store to get a pin if they have the correct size. Could be metric. And wanted to ride the next day early.