Where to get a new saddle clamp bolt and
11-05-25 | 12:00 PM
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Where to get a new saddle clamp bolt and
How do I know what thread pitch?
It takes a 5mm hex and is 5cm long
I don’t want to bother my local bike shop with such a piddley little item
are typical bike bolts something that a local hardware store would have
It takes a 5mm hex and is 5cm long
I don’t want to bother my local bike shop with such a piddley little item
are typical bike bolts something that a local hardware store would have
11-05-25 | 12:10 PM
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Depends on your local hardware store, but yes, many will have what you're looking for. From your description, it's probably an M6 x 50mm. That said, your local bike shop would probably have no problem helping you.
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11-05-25 | 12:26 PM
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Your local bike shop should not be bothered by helping you with this. You can always throw them a tip if you feel bad. There are too many possibilities to blindly point you in the right direction.
11-05-25 | 01:45 PM
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If you do not have the actual bolt anymore, not even a hardware store would know where to begin. If you don't want to bug your LBS, this is precisely the kind of assignment a Bike Co-op is set up to accomplish. You bring in your seatpost and test fit a few bolts until you find one that works. While you wait, on the house. Don't be shocked if the actual solution involves a new seatpost. Nominal charge. What are you waiting for?
