Good source of bicycle bolts?

damyth said:

Where would be a good place to get an assortment chromed allen head
metric bolts (of sufficient strength) for bicycles in the US? Please
don't say "the hardware store," cause most of them around here carry
only DIN/ISO A2 stainless steel.

You know the story. I bought a used bike, which was mostly parked
outdoors. Most of the bolts have rusted on the button heads, although
the threads are mostly ok due to grease. I'd like to replace all the
rusted ones.

Dear Damyth,

Er, a local bike shop?

Or a motorcycle shop?

Online . . .

http://mdmetric.com/

http://www.metricscrew-toolco.com/newcont.html

http://www.boltdepot.com/Default-B.aspx

http://www.msc-stainless-fasteners.com/

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

damyth said:

Where would be a good place to get an assortment chromed allen head
metric bolts (of sufficient strength) for bicycles in the US? Please
don't say "the hardware store," cause most of them around here carry
only DIN/ISO A2 stainless steel.

You know the story. I bought a used bike, which was mostly parked
outdoors. Most of the bolts have rusted on the button heads, although
the threads are mostly ok due to grease. I'd like to replace all the
rusted ones.

If you are replacing rusted chromed bolts, why not replace them with
the corresponding stainless bolts? Minimum maintenance at a very small
price difference.

damyth said:

Where would be a good place to get an assortment chromed allen head
metric bolts (of sufficient strength) for bicycles in the US? Please
don't say "the hardware store," cause most of them around here carry
only DIN/ISO A2 stainless steel.

You know the story. I bought a used bike, which was mostly parked
outdoors. Most of the bolts have rusted on the button heads, although
the threads are mostly ok due to grease. I'd like to replace all the
rusted ones.

Stainless should last longer than chromed bolts. Stainless should not
rust, and if it does it's usually because it has some surface iron
contamination. A good steel brush should take care of it.

-nate

damyth said:

Where would be a good place to get an assortment chromed allen head
metric bolts (of sufficient strength) for bicycles in the US? Please
don't say "the hardware store," cause most of them around here carry
only DIN/ISO A2 stainless steel.

You know the story. I bought a used bike, which was mostly parked
outdoors. Most of the bolts have rusted on the button heads, although
the threads are mostly ok due to grease. I'd like to replace all the
rusted ones.

uh, a bicycle shop?

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Llatikcuf said:

damyth said:

Where would be a good place to get an assortment chromed allen head
metric bolts (of sufficient strength) for bicycles in the US? Please
don't say "the hardware store," cause most of them around here carry
only DIN/ISO A2 stainless steel.

You know the story. I bought a used bike, which was mostly parked
outdoors. Most of the bolts have rusted on the button heads, although
the threads are mostly ok due to grease. I'd like to replace all the
rusted ones.

Stainless should last longer than chromed bolts. Stainless should not
rust, and if it does it's usually because it has some surface iron
contamination. A good steel brush should take care of it.

Ixnay on the wire brush, just another source of corrosion prone contamination.

Use a brass brush or my all time favorite for scrubbing everything, scotchbrite.

Ron

RonSonic said:

Ixnay on the wire brush, just another source of corrosion prone contamination.

Use a brass brush or my all time favorite for scrubbing everything, scotchbrite.

Ron

Ooops, thanks for the catch.

-nate

RonSonic said:

On 30 Jul 2006 21:23:22 -0700, "Llatikcuf" <[email hidden]> wrote:

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Quoted message said:

Ixnay on the wire brush, just another source of corrosion prone contamination.

Use a brass brush or my all time favorite for scrubbing everything, scotchbrite.

Ron

If you are thinking a carbon steel wire brush I totally agree. But
every CS brush I've ever seen that wasn't brand new was a pile of
decomposing rust. These days CS brushes are very rare due to their
obvious uselessness. (I mean what good is a pile of rust on a handle).
A stainless steel bush should be fine.

But the OP still begs the question, why look for chrome bolts?

BTW The 'YARDBIRDS' hardware store in Santa Rosa, has a selection of
chrome bolts @ extremely high $ for show cars. They were bought out by
'Home Depot". I don't know if they are still open.

Regards, John

http://www.nutty.com/a2metric.shtml

I've ordered from them, quick, reasonable prices, have a decent stock of
spares now.

-pete

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Quoted message said:

Where would be a good place to get an assortment chromed allen head
metric bolts (of sufficient strength) for bicycles in the US? Please
don't say "the hardware store," cause most of them around here carry
only DIN/ISO A2 stainless steel.

You know the story. I bought a used bike, which was mostly parked
outdoors. Most of the bolts have rusted on the button heads, although
the threads are mostly ok due to grease. I'd like to replace all the
rusted ones.

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RonSonic said:

On 30 Jul 2006 21:23:22 -0700, "Llatikcuf" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

-snip-

Quoted message said:

Ixnay on the wire brush, just another source of corrosion prone

contamination.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Use a brass brush or my all time favorite for scrubbing everything,

scotchbrite.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Ron

If you are thinking a carbon steel wire brush I totally agree. But
every CS brush I've ever seen that wasn't brand new was a pile of
decomposing rust. These days CS brushes are very rare due to their
obvious uselessness. (I mean what good is a pile of rust on a handle).
A stainless steel bush should be fine.

But the OP still begs the question, why look for chrome bolts?

BTW The 'YARDBIRDS' hardware store in Santa Rosa, has a selection of
chrome bolts @ extremely high $ for show cars. They were bought out by
'Home Depot". I don't know if they are still open.

Regards, John

The store in Petaluma was completely closed down several weeks ago.
Orchard Supply has a good selection of fasteners.

Chas.

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Quoted message said:

Where would be a good place to get an assortment chromed allen head
metric bolts (of sufficient strength) for bicycles in the US? Please
don't say "the hardware store," cause most of them around here carry
only DIN/ISO A2 stainless steel.

You know the story. I bought a used bike, which was mostly parked
outdoors. Most of the bolts have rusted on the button heads, although
the threads are mostly ok due to grease. I'd like to replace all the
rusted ones.

Most of the chrome plated nuts and bolts sold by fastener suppliers are
pretty crudely finished.

European and Japanese bicycle component manufacturers use polished
chrome plated fasteners designed to match their products.

Check out some bike shops that specialize in better quality stuff. If
you have components like Campy or Shimano you can probably order the
replacement fasteners but they'll be expensive.

Chas.