Smo™ Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 At an understatement, I'm mightily pissed off. Earlier on tonight I noticed that my brake was loose, so I went to check it out and discovered that both of the top two mounts had threaded on my Pitbull. I bought the frame from BikeDock about 8 months ago and wondered if anybody knows how they'll deal with it? Do they warranty brake mounts? I can't believe this, my bike is hardly old and the fact that both the threads stripped at the same time is stupid. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 8 months at trials I dont think so........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted February 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Aren't you meant to have a 12 month warranty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Mine stripped about 6wks after i got the frame :D . Would be quicker just to tap the threads yourself. Plus they can say you over tightend the bolts and do nothing. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 tis...nasty that 'un... tapping it bigger or helicoiling them would be less hassle and shouldn't cost too much...unlucky... adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Two Options: Either tap the threads with an M6 Thread (Only if your confident and know what your doing) Or you could have it helicoiled by someone who knows what there doing (www.helicoils.net) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted February 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Sounds like a helicoil would be the best option for me. But is there a compromise in the strength of the thread after using either of the two techniques (helicoil/M6)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Sounds like a helicoil would be the best option for me. But is there a compromise in the strength of the thread after using either of the two techniques (helicoil/M6)? ← If you get it helicoled with the m5 thread it will actually be stronger then the original one. M6 threads have a bigger pitch then m5 bolts so are stronger but because the bolts are wider they could cause more flex (somin to do with bigger holes???) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guineasmithpig Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 inserting a helicoil will be a billion (approx) times stronger than normal M5 threads in aluminium frames. they are made of steel (stainless?) and have a very sharp and deep outside thread to anchor them into the material, and are far harder than alloys used in (the majority of) bike frames. can't really see anyway u could kill the threads ever agen? also, after doin this, try gettin hold of some stainless steel bolts if u ain't got em all ready. u'll b able to hang off the allen key n get em PROPER tight :D smithy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Bikedock will laugh in your face mate...do as stated and tap it to m6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechink Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 i striped the left side threads on my xtp. yes i poo'ed my panties, i got them taped to m6 by this wicked engineer near to me. took 20 min and cos me a tenner. nuff said. thechink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Or you could have it helicoiled by someone who knows what there doing (www.helicoils.net) ← Do this, then you'll never have a problem again. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebJT Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 i striped the left side threads on my xtp. yes i poo'ed my panties, i got them taped to m6 by this wicked engineer near to me. took 20 min and cos me a tenner. nuff said. thechink ← :lol: I got mine tapped by some engineer in my area in about 5mins for free... Could have bought a tap and tool for less than a tenner and done it yourself in less time. Unless you're talking about a helicoil, then i understand... Seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb88 Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 I got all 4 brake mount holes helicoiled by my LBS and it only cost me a tenner :lol: Jobs'a goodun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 When I had a Pitbull, all 4 threads stripped :D tapped the M6 thread, no probs. Bikedock won't give you a new frame that's for sure. Just tap the threads to M6. Rossi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted February 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 Thanks for the help guys, M6 helicoil it is :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisatactiv05 Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 ECHO frames and forks have this problem too mate. i tapped them out with a m5 o.5 gauge thread, nd put some new bolts in them. The standard bolts are pants, they have a very shallow thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totaltrials Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 Thanks for the help guys, M6 helicoil it is :) ← no no no M5 helicoil is what you want. You use a helicoil tap which will be M5 and you use M5 helicoils, if you use M6 helicoil you will be screwed as it's too big. It's unlucky it's happened, it's what happenes when you use steel bolts in alu, after 8 months it's not bad, and it's not the end just get it fixed, ive had it happen a load of times and so have other people. If you really wanted to, you could send the frame to me and I will fix it up, but it will cost you in postage, your choice though. Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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