sam D Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) i am thinking of swapping my frame, but the frame i am swapping for has been heilcoiled how bad is this word. as when it comes to selling the frame people react to it like it has aids just wondering if someone can give me some advise. ie... how long will it last cheers sam Edited January 13, 2008 by sam D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squince Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Sam, some people helecoil there frames as soon as they get them because its stronger, near on impossible to thread a helecoiled mount, its better i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padarik Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Sam, some people helecoil there frames as soon as they get them because its stronger, near on impossible to thread a helecoiled mount, its better i think.i do , rather do it when i get the frame then have the threads strip on a ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam D Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 so if i do go ahead with this deal will the frame be good cheers sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo_rob Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Helicoils are the way to go dude!!!Very strong and can be tightened down hard. No real chance of thread stripping if inserted properlythanksrob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Helicoiling is simply replacing the old the old threads with a steel insert, thats a thread.It is stronger and can take alot more torque that an Alloy thread.Just make sure it was done properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam D Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 so why does it put people off the bike so much ?thanks for all the help so far cheers sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squince Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 so why does it put people off the bike so much ?thanks for all the help so far cheers samSuppose people get worried, like you have with this frame, because they think its bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Helicoiling is awsome its so much stronger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Yea I recently stripped a couple of threads on my Echo frame, at first I shat myself at the thought that I had.But I took it to a local motorbike engine specialist where he then helicoiled it for me.The steel insert is much stronger than an alloy one, so they should be done as standard.Also if you do manage to strip the coil insert itself, its a matter of taking it out and putting a new one in.It won't be long until my other 4 bolt holes go, but its for the best.Helicoiling is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyyork Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 so why does it put people off the bike so much ?thanks for all the help so far cheers samPeople probably prefer to buy something as original as possible whether it be modified for a better result or not, the mindset being less original = old and bastardised. I would happily buy a frame with helicoils in it but would try tightening bolts into it first to make sure everythings right.I put a helicoil in my Adamant the other day and it works great and also was surprised how neat it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) Surely a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link? Unless the helicoil has a massive beefy thread to bite into the mount itself, there's still a slightly less than equal chance of the helicoil being pulled out? Edited January 22, 2008 by Fat Pants™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Not really as the coil is normally threadlocked in and left to dry for a few hours if done properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) Hummmm got me thinking on this one guys.....if a heli coil is stronger i might just have to get mine done..what kind of price am i looking at to do the maggie mounts? Edited January 22, 2008 by mrkoxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 It's about £25 for the kit to do it yourself, which comes with the tap, helicoil inserting tool, and 10 inserts. Takes less than 5 minutes to do each mount, so if you're mechanically minded you should be able to do a whole rear end in about 15-20 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nice one jon davex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomy P Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 (edited) My local engineering firm charged me £15 for 2 helicoils and theyre awesome, didnt take long either. Edited January 23, 2008 by tompeibiketrial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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