Re: [CR]evolution of chainring bolts

(Example: Framebuilding)

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To: fatcogtom@comcast.net, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org (CR List)
Subject: Re: [CR]evolution of chainring bolts
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 13:02:52 +0000


Dear 'com,

There is a Campy "special tool" that holds the rear side of the bolt steady while you torque the Allen wrench. It's not expensive. Also using it is another coordination challenge, IMHO.

Ken Freeman


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> How did the current chainring bolt come into it's current form?

\r?\n> The reason I ask is I've skinned my knuckles for the xxxx,000 th time. Yes, the

\r?\n> appropriate way to remove or tighten chainring bolts is to put the chain on the

\r?\n> largest ring. But what if you are assembling the rings off the bike, outside of

\r?\n> the factories what have all sorts of fixtures to hold the inside nut thingy with

\r?\n> 2 slots on either side.

\r?\n> Each time, I've wondered who designed this type of nut/bolt for that specific

\r?\n> apllication, and why??

\r?\n> And how come there hasn't been a more suitable alternative that would make much

\r?\n> more sense?

\r?\n> Am I crying over spilled milk?

\r?\n>

\r?\n> Tom Martin

\r?\n> Oakland CA