Plug for empty cantilever stud hole?
Anyone make something like this?
I want to pull the cantilever posts from my disc and canti capable fork, but I don't want big holes there. I'd like to know if anyone makes an aesthetically pleasing frame accessory to put in their place. |
I don't think anyone has come up with that just yet. I would put some liberally greased stainless bolts in the hole. I think M6 is the size and threading.
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Good idea. I'll hold out hope here that someone knows of something though.
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Originally Posted by Banzai
(Post 10054566)
Good idea. I'll hold out hope here that someone knows of something though.
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Originally Posted by operator
(Post 10054581)
New bikes come with plastic covers over these studs to prevent damage. They look aesthetically just fine. Your LBS may have some of these sitting around.
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Originally Posted by Banzai
(Post 10054461)
Anyone make something like this?
I want to pull the cantilever posts from my disc and canti capable fork, but I don't want big holes there. I'd like to know if anyone makes an aesthetically pleasing frame accessory to put in their place. |
Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
(Post 10054551)
I don't think anyone has come up with that just yet. I would put some liberally greased stainless bolts in the hole. I think M6 is the size and threading.
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http://loosescrews.com/index.cgi?id=...m_id=LS-4877FK
Not quite as nice but I found some black plastic hole plugs at Lowes last week that fit nicely in the threaded hole in the boss. (Switched from V-brake to disc on the front) I think the actual size is M10 on my bike. |
Originally Posted by JanMM
(Post 10054936)
http://loosescrews.com/index.cgi?id=...m_id=LS-4877FK
Not quite as nice but I found some black plastic hole plugs at Lowes last week that fit nicely in the threaded hole in the boss. (Switched from V-brake to disc on the front) I think the actual size is M10 on my bike. |
And be sure to grease them up well before installing the plugs. Unpainted threads make for a great party scene for rust.
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You want these:
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...ils.php?id=501 http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=126175 Oh nevermind. Someone already posted them. |
Just make sure you've got them well in there.
I've been told that the stud holes extend right to the insides of certain open-bath forks. |
I think I might have found something better.
One of these metric socket screws. Plus one of these metric chrome bolt covers. If it works like I think it will, it should look pretty good. |
But think of all the extra weight over a plastic plug!
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Originally Posted by joejack951
(Post 10058898)
But think of all the extra weight over a plastic plug!
Now my weight weenie sensibilities are in direct conflict with my sense of style. Look what you've done. |
Originally Posted by Banzai
(Post 10058970)
I was clearly not channeling my inner weight weenie when looking at this option. :D
Now my weight weenie sensibilities are in direct conflict with my sense of style. Look what you've done. |
Originally Posted by Banzai
(Post 10058970)
I was clearly not channeling my inner weight weenie when looking at this option. :D
Now my weight weenie sensibilities are in direct conflict with my sense of style. Look what you've done. |
Originally Posted by Dan Burkhart
(Post 10054597)
M6 is the internal size of a brake post. He's asking about the hole that's left when you unscrew the post. There are 2 common sizes, M8 and M10
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