Eyelet hole caps/inserts?
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Eyelet hole caps/inserts?
Forgive the newbie question, but I've got some unused mount points on my bike that I'd like to plug up to keep random junk from getting inside the frame. What should I use to close these holes? Is there some kind of plastic insert I can buy? Do I need to get some stubby bolts (if so, what would they be called?)?
Thank you!
Thank you!
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figure out the size needed & sift there McMC for the ones you need.
https://www.mcmaster.com/screws/material~plastic/
https://www.mcmaster.com/screws/material~plastic/
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"In general" unused frame or drop out mounts (bottle cage/rack/etc) are going to be M5 X 0.8 threaded. Go to you local real hardware store (Ace/Tru Value/etc) and get some shorter stainless steel allan or button head bolts and fill them as needed. AT those hardware stores you can usually buy them singly.
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Forgive the newbie question, but I've got some unused mount points on my bike that I'd like to plug up to keep random junk from getting inside the frame. What should I use to close these holes? Is there some kind of plastic insert I can buy? Do I need to get some stubby bolts (if so, what would they be called?)?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Someone above mentioned McMaster Carr - also a great source, but local hardware stores often have the same sort of stuff. On Mc-C search for "panel plug" panel plugs | McMaster-Carr
Last edited by Camilo; 02-27-22 at 11:32 PM.




