missing chainring bolt
03-13-10 | 09:52 PM
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missing chainring bolt
I got a little carried away today when reassembling my crank today and broke a chainring bolt from my 5 bolt double crank.
I have no way to get to the bike shop without my bike, so would I be alright if I ride 5 miles missing a bolt from my crank?
I have no way to get to the bike shop without my bike, so would I be alright if I ride 5 miles missing a bolt from my crank?
03-13-10 | 11:42 PM
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You broke it how? AL Chainring bolts? Overtorque? If you ride it to your shop, put the least amount of power into the cranks as necessary.
03-14-10 | 12:07 AM
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Did you know you can drive around with only 3/4 or 4/5 bolts holding the wheels on your car as a temporary measure until you get to a service station? same deal with chainring bolts.
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03-14-10 | 02:53 PM
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It might be ok temporarily and with gentle use, but it's just asking for trouble in the long term.
Did you know you can drive around with only 3/4 or 4/5 bolts holding the wheels on your car as a temporary measure until you get to a service station? same deal with chainring bolts.
Did you know you can drive around with only 3/4 or 4/5 bolts holding the wheels on your car as a temporary measure until you get to a service station? same deal with chainring bolts.
03-14-10 | 03:07 PM
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03-15-10 | 03:55 AM
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