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Old 03-27-26 | 10:00 AM
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From: Putney, London UK

Bikes: 1982 Holdsworth Avanti (531), 1961 Holdsworth Cyclone, 1953 Holdsworth Whirlwind

Originally Posted by lajt
I did the same, but ordered them from McMaster Carr. The stainless steel screws came in a pack of 50 (35mm M3x0.5mm) for just $6.87, and a 10-pack of M3 acorn nuts for $4.68. The springs were a lot more, though, and I had to guess on the sizes like you said. I went with 15.5mm long, 4.6mm OD/3.4mm ID. That actually worked pretty well. Only problem was they were $4.60 per spring. The 35mm screw length turned out a bit too long, so I had to cut them with a Dremel, which thankfully didn't damage the threads at all. I think 30mm would be the perfect length.
I decided to buy the 'correct' springs and end caps and add some M3 hex bolts.

£3.85 in April 2023 30mm SS dropout adjuster: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231462746270
£5.99 10 x M3 x 30mm SS hex bolt: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07P1S4118?th=1

Currently £4.24 inc UK postage:




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