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Titanium hex bolts.

Ne> · 2004-12-31T19:05:43+00:00

Is it possible to get hold of these easily, as i'm hoping to change all the *ahem* steel bolts with titanium ones. -- Twinkle twinkle little star, Guide me to the nearest bar. Please don't tell me it's too far, I'm too drunk to drive a car.

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Published: 31 December 2004
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Ne>
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31 December 2004, 19:05 UTC #1

Is it possible to get hold of these easily, as i'm hoping to change all the
*ahem* steel bolts with titanium ones.
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Twinkle twinkle little star,
Guide me to the nearest bar.
Please don't tell me it's too far,
I'm too drunk to drive a car.

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31 December 2004, 19:30 UTC #2

I assume you mean "allen head"
or "cap head".
"Beasty Bargains" sells 'em on ebay
<http://stores.ebay.com/BEASTYBARGAINS_W0QQsspagenameZl2QQtZkm>
Here's a Chinese manufacturer:
<http://www.ti-product.com/t-allen.htm>
Try Googling Allen or cap head. HTH.

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KLydesdale
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31 December 2004, 19:42 UTC #3

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*ahem* steel bolts with titanium ones.
Before you change any steel bolts in critical high stress applications, I
suggest you really look into the appropriateness of titanium ones for these
applications.

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Ne>
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31 December 2004, 19:59 UTC #4

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Is it possible to get hold of these easily, as i'm hoping to change all

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*ahem* steel bolts with titanium ones.
Before you change any steel bolts in critical high stress applications, I
suggest you really look into the appropriateness of titanium ones for
these
applications.

BB bolts, fork horseshoe bolts, bolts connecting the disc brakes to the
frame, stuff like that mainly. I'm finding the steel ones are rusting too
quickly, (i've had plenty bad experiences of srusted siezed bolts.)

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Phil, Squid-in-Training
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31 December 2004, 21:43 UTC #5

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Is it possible to get hold of these easily, as i'm hoping to change all

the
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*ahem* steel bolts with titanium ones.
Before you change any steel bolts in critical high stress applications, I
suggest you really look into the appropriateness of titanium ones for
these
applications.

BB bolts, fork horseshoe bolts, bolts connecting the disc brakes to the
frame, stuff like that mainly. I'm finding the steel ones are rusting too
quickly, (i've had plenty bad experiences of srusted siezed bolts.)
I would strongly recommend staying with steel bolts and replacing them on a
regular basis. If they're getting rusty all the time, make sure they're not
getting your sweat or road salt or beach salt in them. If so, spray the
bike down real quick after each ride. No need to scrub it down or anything,
just a rise will do.
Spray the bolts with WD-40 or dab some oil.... that'll keep it serviceable
better than Ti bolts.
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Phil, Squid-in-Training

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Ne>
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31 December 2004, 22:02 UTC #6

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> Is it possible to get hold of these easily, as i'm hoping to change all
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> *ahem* steel bolts with titanium ones.
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Before you change any steel bolts in critical high stress applications,
I
suggest you really look into the appropriateness of titanium ones for
these
applications.

BB bolts, fork horseshoe bolts, bolts connecting the disc brakes to the
frame, stuff like that mainly. I'm finding the steel ones are rusting
too quickly, (i've had plenty bad experiences of srusted siezed bolts.)
I would strongly recommend staying with steel bolts and replacing them on
a regular basis. If they're getting rusty all the time, make sure they're
not getting your sweat or road salt or beach salt in them. If so, spray
the bike down real quick after each ride. No need to scrub it down or
anything, just a rise will do.
Spray the bolts with WD-40 or dab some oil.... that'll keep it serviceable
better than Ti bolts.
--
Phil, Squid-in-Training

Fair enough, that's pretty much what I have been doing with them. Tfth

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31 December 2004, 22:33 UTC #7

Go ss instead.
I MTB 2004
05 makes 10 Mtbing

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31 December 2004, 22:44 UTC #8

NeuS said:
Is it possible to get hold of these easily, as i'm hoping to change all
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*ahem* steel bolts with titanium ones.
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.ACCT40184/sc.7/category.3/.f
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1 January 2005, 02:08 UTC #9

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BB bolts, fork horseshoe bolts, bolts connecting the disc brakes to the
frame, stuff like that mainly. I'm finding the steel ones are rusting
too quickly, (i've had plenty bad experiences of srusted siezed bolts.)
I would strongly recommend staying with steel bolts and replacing them

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a regular basis. If they're getting rusty all the time, make sure

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not getting your sweat or road salt or beach salt in them. If so, spray
the bike down real quick after each ride. No need to scrub it down or
anything, just a rise will do.
Spray the bolts with WD-40 or dab some oil.... that'll keep it

serviceable
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better than Ti bolts.
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Phil, Squid-in-Training

Fair enough, that's pretty much what I have been doing with them. Tfth

Apply grease on the threads.

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1 January 2005, 14:20 UTC #10

Per Ne><uS:
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I'm finding the steel ones are rusting too
quickly, (i've had plenty bad experiences of srusted siezed bolts.)
Can somebody who knows comment on the use of stainless steel bolts instead?
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Phil, Squid-in-Training
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1 January 2005, 20:54 UTC #11

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Go ss instead.
How does that change anything? SSs still have cranks, stems, and disc
brakes, don't they?
Ohhhh, I get it, you're demi-trolling!
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1 January 2005, 22:02 UTC #12

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Go ss instead.
How does that change anything? SSs still have cranks, stems, and disc
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SS = stainless steel

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1 January 2005, 22:07 UTC #13

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Go ss instead.
How does that change anything? SSs still have cranks, stems, and disc
brakes, don't they?
Ohhhh, I get it, you're demi-trolling!
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Phil, Squid-in-Training

*psst* I had no idea what he was on about anyways.

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Ne>
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1 January 2005, 22:07 UTC #14

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Go ss instead.
How does that change anything? SSs still have cranks, stems, and disc
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SS = stainless steel

Lol, ta.

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2 January 2005, 04:30 UTC #15

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> Go ss instead.
How does that change anything? SSs still have cranks, stems, and disc
brakes, don't they?
SS = stainless steel

Lol, ta.

It's Wheeler's fault!
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2 January 2005, 15:54 UTC #16

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Lol, ta.

It's Wheeler's fault!

And I thought I knew it all. 😉

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3 January 2005, 15:36 UTC #17

Titanium seizes too.
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Bill Sornson
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3 January 2005, 16:38 UTC #18

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Titanium seizes too.
Yes, but it's a high-end seize.

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3 January 2005, 17:05 UTC #20

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True. Almost as good as getting the clap from a classy [censored].
Spend enough, and get applause!

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