coatesy – i may be in touch soon.
njee20 – cheers mate, i thought that was the size, thanks for confirming. Yes i am annoyed to be honest. I have emailed the seller but have yet to receive a reply. They havent been touched since i bought them 4 weeks ago.
tandemjeremy – cheers, couple options there. I will try and find a local engineers. Failing that i will visit the local bike shops and test their metal 🙂
HoratioHufnagel – the magnesium thing is giving me some doubts as to the possibility of a repair job
dufresneorama – hmmm, you been visiting your tambourine man again? 🙂