Got involved in a 30 bike pile up in a race 2 weeks ago. luckily, the bike looks to be okay except for one small problem:
During the crash my down tube bottle cage (Elite custom race) was somehow ripped right off the frame. I suspect this has caused some damage to the water bottle cage mounts female threading because one of the bolts requires a heck lot of force to screw in , definitely more than what feels right, and the bolt isn't going in perfectly straight.
Now I like to drink water on my rides as much as the next person, and lacking a bottle cage could be a problem in longer races; and I'd hate to write off a frame just because of such small problem. Any Solution?
HELP from advanced mechanics please!
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does the mount show any sign that it's been twisted/pulled out of position?
if not, it may be that only that the bolt has stripped in the mount so that the threads are clogged - especially if you had proper ww aluminium screws - you may be able to chase out the debris with a needle, or use a tap
also, minor damage to the thread should be fixable, mechanic can recut it with a tap, or you can get a tap and diy, as above, an m5x0.8 taper tap
but if the thread is badly damaged, or the frame-mount bond is affected, that needs more expert attention
worst case, elite do some zip-tie cage mounts, ugly, but functional
if not, it may be that only that the bolt has stripped in the mount so that the threads are clogged - especially if you had proper ww aluminium screws - you may be able to chase out the debris with a needle, or use a tap
also, minor damage to the thread should be fixable, mechanic can recut it with a tap, or you can get a tap and diy, as above, an m5x0.8 taper tap
but if the thread is badly damaged, or the frame-mount bond is affected, that needs more expert attention
worst case, elite do some zip-tie cage mounts, ugly, but functional
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Photos would help in the diagnosis
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Yes, pics. Or at least details of the type of bike, material, etc. Some frames use rivet nuts. Then all you have to do is remove the old one and install a new one.
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