Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,006
Likes: 306
From: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.
Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.
Here in Australia it is easy ot get replacement cotter pins but the steel they are made from is usually just a very low carbon steel and they don't last as they get chewed up by the axle. It is possible to find cotter pins made out of 'good' steel but (here in Aust.) they are hard to find.