Metric Security Bolts
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Metric Security Bolts
Anyone know where I can pick up some security/tamperproof bolts (torx or otherwise) that fit seatpost, seatpost rail clamp, etc? Looking for a place I can order them individually and not in bulk. Atomic22 and Pinhead are a tad pricey for my taste.
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Security Bolts | Bicycle Bolts
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Metric? This is 'Merica.
Imperial Security Torx Button Head Screws - AccuScrews
Edit: I love the irony of this being a UK site.
Imperial Security Torx Button Head Screws - AccuScrews
Edit: I love the irony of this being a UK site.
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McMaster Carr is the place to go for most anything with bolts - McMaster-Carr.
Bolt depot is also a great place www.boltdepot.com.
Bolt depot is also a great place www.boltdepot.com.
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Can anyone help a bikeforum buddy out with the measurement details of common screws
From my wonky measuring I can gather that:
Rack/braze screws are M5-0.8 X 12mm
Handlebars are M5-0.8 X 22mm
Seatpost is??
Thanks!
From my wonky measuring I can gather that:
Rack/braze screws are M5-0.8 X 12mm
Handlebars are M5-0.8 X 22mm
Seatpost is??
Thanks!
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Bikes: 2016 Hong Fu FM-079-F, 1984 Trek 660, 2005 Iron Horse Warrior Expert, 2009 Pedal Force CX1, 2016 Islabikes Beinn 20 (son's)
Every bike will be different depending on components used so someone else's measurements are useless for you. What you need to be aware of that has not be mentioned yet is that a lot of bike components use non-standard fasteners, typically with much smaller head diameters than a standard fastener would have. Rack braze-on and water bottle cage bolts have a lot more flexibility as they don't sit in a recessed hole but practically every other bike bolt does and that will limit how compatible off the shelf hardware is.
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