Manitou have told me that the bolt I need to replace the broken one is M3 x 0.5 x 10. I understand the M3 is the thread size and the 10 could possibly be the length of the threaded portion (10mm) but is the 0.5 significant? Something to do with the thread perhaps? If I’m getting a replacement do I need to make sure this is spot on?

Oh, and any pointers on a good site to use to get the replacement would be welcome.

Thanks.

0.5 is the pitch, which is standard pitch for m3. 10 is the length.

Try screwfix

Ebay too..

Thanks, standard is good.

and thanks for the pointers – Screwfix is a bit pricey for delivery, Ebay is looking good!

have you treied superstar components web site, they do titanium bolts too.
Do you know the type of head the bolt has?

Try a local engineering suppliers, address normally in yellow pages, they’ll sell ’em singularly

Is it just one you need? Email me your address, I’ll send you a couple. My email is in my profile.

Chris

tasty nuts / pro bolt for fancy aluminium or ss or titanium ones.

My local bearing supplier are great for stuff like this.

If I need just a couple of bolts etc they’ll supply them if I pop 50p in the charity tin.