Strip bolt part on Clip on Aero Bars
06-14-14, 01:14 PM
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Strip bolt part on Clip on Aero Bars
Hi i have some Profile clip on Aero Bars. Had to take them off for a road race as i use road bike for TT's
Now when i was putting back aero bars i stripped in the inside bolt holder on one part. so its loose and won't tighten
any tips on how to tighten my bars?
the back bolt is nice and tight, its just the front bolt thats loose.thanks
Now when i was putting back aero bars i stripped in the inside bolt holder on one part. so its loose and won't tighten
any tips on how to tighten my bars?
the back bolt is nice and tight, its just the front bolt thats loose.thanks
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Lots of shops have a box of misc. Profile parts seeing that the brand has been the number 1 player for so long and many riders screw them up or want them off their bike. In fact at one time Profile sold a spare parts box of clamps and hardware.
It is possible that one could drill out and tap to a larger bolt size or maybe a longer same size bolt with locktite would hold. But as this is directly effecting one's steering and balance I suggest replacing the offending clamp part, and learning how to work the bolts more carefully in the future. Andy.
It is possible that one could drill out and tap to a larger bolt size or maybe a longer same size bolt with locktite would hold. But as this is directly effecting one's steering and balance I suggest replacing the offending clamp part, and learning how to work the bolts more carefully in the future. Andy.
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This is a common problem with Profile bars because many of the holes were not threaded deeply enough for the screws.
You can use a slightly larger drill bit and tap and matching slightly larger screws. If the old threads are not chewed up too much you may be able to use a tap of the original size and chase the threads and drill them a bit deeper.
I've had to fix several of these.
You can use a slightly larger drill bit and tap and matching slightly larger screws. If the old threads are not chewed up too much you may be able to use a tap of the original size and chase the threads and drill them a bit deeper.
I've had to fix several of these.
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