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[Closed] Spinning Chainring bolt.

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Arrrghhgghghh.

Changing my chainrings and there's one bolt left in and the male and female ends seem to be stuck together and are just spinning.

Going to have a coffee and a calm down before I start 'fixing' it with fire and a hammer.

Any advice?


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 1:59 pm
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Just wedge a flat bladed screwdriver in it


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 2:00 pm
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Got the right tool?


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 2:01 pm
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Have you got a proper chainring bolt tool? Whilst you can sometimes get away with holding the "female" bit with a screwdriver, you can't beat a proper chainring bolt tool.

Edit:- the above two entries just appeared as I typed that. Doh


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 2:01 pm
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edit. didn't read it properly. ignore


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 2:01 pm
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Yeah, they're supposed to be like that....you can buy a special tool or use a screwdriver like everyone else


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 2:01 pm
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Tits.

Been using a screwdriver, but that's not working. Didn't even realise you could get those tools.

That's where I'll be going wrong then...


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 2:02 pm
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When the screwdriver slips and punctures the pad of flesh below your thumb, could you come bake with photos?


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 2:03 pm
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I use a butter knife


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 2:54 pm
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I got the right tool and use it. If you need it once you will no doubt need it again.


 
Posted : 28/08/2012 3:10 pm