Second hand fork. Thread in poor condition anyway, 'Ah, stuff it, I'll give it a go anyway'
Whoops!
What are my options other than replace the lowers? The thread is knackered all the way in, save for about 2 threads, if I'm lucky.
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Arse - Threaded post mount. My options?
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Posted 1 year ago #
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Helecoil insert, cheap, easy and effective.M6x1 if you decide to buy your own kit.
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helecoil is the way, much better properties not sure why they don't come that way
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Helicoil. I got an M6 kit for £27 - 15 inserts plus the right size drill bit and the tap and tang removal tool.
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Stupid post mount.
This is why I like IS mounts on forks and frames with adapters that weight a minuscule amount.
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Nah, Post mount is much better, its the stupid ham-fisted ejits that are the problem...
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You say the thread is stripped all the way in - is that just with the standard bolts?
Reason I ask is that I actually did the exact same thing a couple of weeks after buying my MX Comps about 4 years ago after an ill advised trailside fix.
I was looking at helicoils etc but I actually got away with it by just using some slightly longer bolts -they've been fine ever since.
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Unfortunately I've checked to see if I can do the longer bolt trick and I can't.
I've just ordered a Helicoil kit. Thanks for the pointers chaps.
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Sorted today for Cider!!
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