Not quite a rant, more an expression of minor annoyance.
I have recently bought two sets of brakes second-hand, and neither came with the bolts to fix the calipers to the frame/fork. Do the sellers somehow think I have a stockpile of these things? Or are they stockpiling them themselves? Why?
Not a problem, thought I, for I shall procure some from my local cyclery. Who only had Avid Ti ones at £30 a set in. No ta.
Not only that, but to fix said brakes to existing frames and forks, I need adapters. Said local purveyor of bicycley bits having let me down again, I bought them online. Which again, came without the necessary bolts to fix the adapter to the thing you are wanting to adapt.
Why? Surely the manufacturer (Shimano!) includes the bolts with the adapters, so why separate them before posting? Is it to charge more for the same thing? (I’ve answered my own question, haven’t I?)
Also, what are they actually called? “Disc brake bolts” brings up just the bolts, and not the cup and cone washers as well.