Missing wedge from bolt stem
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Missing wedge from bolt stem
I refurbished a tired, neglected and badly spray painted beach cruiser. When I removed the stem bolt so I could remove paint from the stem (horrors, I know!) the wedge must have fallen out (or maybe it didn't have one) because it is no where to be found. Anyway, if I buy an Origin8 Expander Bolt & Wedge, that will have everything I need to securely reattach the stem, yes? Thanks!
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Did you look down the steerer tube? It's likely rusted in place. Getting a new expander won't help because the old one will still be in the way. Otherwise, as far as I know they all use the same threads, so a new wedge will work with your old bolt - or a new bolt of the same length.
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If actually gone , Bike Shops have old parts to cannibalize bits from.
but people like online full cost ordering, better, it seems ..
but people like online full cost ordering, better, it seems ..
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Short quill + long bolt = a no go.
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All good info - thank you! I measured the old bolt and ordered a bolt with wedge - I'll let you know when it is fixed! In the meantime I have been riding VERY carefully! Can't stay out of the saddle for long!
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