Aaron.Tottman Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) Hey all,As tittle...I keep rounding the alen-key part off the bolt.The past couple of pairs that i've had the alen-key don't fit properly...tried several different 6mm's but every one is just that little bit too small and eventually rounds off?!?!?!@ Beau's Bristol ride i saw Ben Johnson had some 8mm bolts on his Pro II?Any one know of any were i can get a similar set or just a better set?I tried a search with no luck???Cheers,AaRoN:) Edited September 29, 2009 by Aaron.gloster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I've got 8mm bolts in my pro 2, if you have a hardware shop near you just take one of your botls down there, ask for the same thread size with an 8mm head.Will be cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeap aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Also invest in some new allen keys by the osunds of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I use these http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=75 which are good. pricey though but you could try to get some second hand ones like i did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I think I have those tarty bolts right now - they are pretty awesome, and yes the standard ones are absolutely terrible. Before the ti ones I just went to a local hardware store and got some steel ones with an 8mm head - they were really long and went almost to the end of the threads - super strong. cost £1 total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroMatt Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Can get some decent grade m10 bolts off ebay for bugger all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I've got some right chunky 8mm allen bolts in mine that i've had since i bought the hub a year ago. Look really smart. Ebay, hardware store and online are the best/only places to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHKW Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) they were really long and went almost to the end of the threads - super strong. cost £1 total.long bolts + grinder = shorter bolts?maybe that'll work?Edit: *shorter quote* Edited September 29, 2009 by BHKW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 long bolts + grinder = shorter bolts?maybe that'll work? He wasnt saying they didnt work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli P Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I have also been having this problem with my ProII of the allen key part rounding and I have used lots of different allen keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.Tottman Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Also invest in some new allen keys by the osunds of it I did. Got park tool multi and got a new topeak alien. same with both and the other 4 6mm's i got!I use these http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=75 which are good. pricey though but you could try to get some second hand ones like i did.yes they are...but very tempting...I think I have those tarty bolts right now - they are pretty awesome, and yes the standard ones are absolutely terrible. Before the ti ones I just went to a local hardware store and got some steel ones with an 8mm head - they were really long and went almost to the end of the threads - super strong. cost £1 total....can't find anything local to me with out ordering them in...unfortunately, doing so 'll cost bout the same as the standard bolts.I have also been having this problem with my ProII of the allen key part rounding and I have used lots of different allen keys. good to hear some one got the same problem.Cheers to all who replied.think i'll give them ti bolts a try.thanks again all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 think i'll give them ti bolts a try.Dont forget lashings of copper slip on the threads, titanium is fantastic at galling up and cold welding itself solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.Tottman Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Dont forget lashings of copper slip on the threads, titanium is fantastic at galling up and cold welding itself solid thanks for that...had no idea?!?!so copper grease ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 thanks for that...had no idea?!?!so copper grease ok?Yeah copper grease is good, if you screw an unlubricated ti screw into aluminium (brake mounts for example) the 2 metals can sieze together and youre very lucky if you get them apart again without destroying the threads; there doesnt need to be any force from over tightening, just screwing them together can cause it This is why I cannot justify using ti bolts in my ti frame, besides which the weight saving isnt worth the money imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.Tottman Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yeah copper grease is good, if you screw an unlubricated ti screw into aluminium (brake mounts for example) the 2 metals can sieze together and youre very lucky if you get them apart again without destroying the threads; there doesnt need to be any force from over tightening, just screwing them together can cause it This is why I cannot justify using ti bolts in my ti frame, besides which the weight saving isnt worth the money imo fair shout.cheers matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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