I agree with Will up to a point. Let me explain:
If you are going to install a bolt into a threaded hole, making sure the
threads are clear of paint is part of that job. When you purchase a
frameset or complete bicycle from Rivendell Bicycle Works, every single
threaded hole THAT HAS A BOLT I
In theory, yes. In practice, you risk breaking a low-quality bolt if too
much of the thread is painted over and the torque necessary to overcome the
friction is more than the fastener can bear. Happened to me when I was
trying to install a Nitto rack on my Hunqapillar; things were going well
Riv should tap these as part of the setup. It's not a big deal.
On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 5:56:21 PM UTC-5, CoalTrain wrote:
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> I've been riding my Cheviot for 6 months, and want to add a basket for
> store runs. What's the best way to prep the braze on since they are
> covered in paint
Park tool sells taps individually
http://www.parktool.com/search/products/p2/?q=tap
Harbor Freight has a full set of taps and dies (for light use for
anything you'll ever need)
http://www.harborfreight.com/60-pc-sae-metric-tap-and-die-set-60366.html
here is what Sheldon used to say on the subject
+1 and buy the full set. On my AHH I over-tightened the rea rack and
stripped out one of the eyelets. I have tap set (with the handle!) and was
able to re-tap to M6. It is good to have tools.
On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 7:03:16 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> Go to your hardware store and
Does anyone have a link for this product? I probably should get one of these
things, and I wouldn't begin to know what to look for in a hardware store.
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You can always TRY to run the bolt through from the other side to
clean the threads out. Like Bill says though, it will work fine,
until it doesn't.
Buy the taps, if you work on your bikes, you should get a complete
bike set anyway.
Good luck.
Scott
On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 10:47 PM, Bill Lindsa
You can, unless you can't.
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Can't you do that by just carefully running the bolt in before installing the
rack? I agree the tap is a good idea, but I've never needed one.
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Go to your hardware store and buy a tap, size M5x0.8mm. It will cost about
$6. If you don't have one, buy a handle for that tap. It will also cost
about $6. Run that through every rack braze on and every fender braze on
and every water bottle bolt hole. Or ask your local bike shop to chase
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