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handle bar problem

  • 24-05-2010 8:22pm
    #1
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭


    hi i bought a new bike this evening in halfords, i put all the parts on and adjusted the brakes etc
    the problem is no matter how tight i tighten the allen key bolt, i can still move the bars iof i grip the wheel with my legs, i'm afraid to go too much and strip the threads, any ideas


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  • #2
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    guil wrote: »
    hi i bought a new bike this evening in halfords, i put all the parts on and adjusted the brakes etc
    the problem is no matter how tight i tighten the allen key bolt, i can still move the bars iof i grip the wheel with my legs, i'm afraid to go too much and strip the threads, any ideas

    Its likely an expansion bolt, so you have to really tighten it.


  • #3
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭guil


    yeah its the type that looks as if it was cut at 45 degrees, i even used a ratchet and an allen piece for it, it really feels like its gonna strip the threads


  • #4
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭guil


    got it sorted, didnt know it would go so tight
    thanks


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