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handle bar problem

guil · 2010-05-24 20:22:29

hi i bought a new bike this evening in halfords, i put all the parts on and adjusted the brakes etc the problem is no matter how tight i tighten the allen key bolt, i can still move the bars iof i grip the wheel with my legs, i'm afraid to go too much and strip the threads, any ideas

24-05-2010 9:22pm

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hi i bought a new bike this evening in halfords, i put all the parts on and adjusted the brakes etc
the problem is no matter how tight i tighten the allen key bolt, i can still move the bars iof i grip the wheel with my legs, i'm afraid to go too much and strip the threads, any ideas

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#2 24-05-2010 9:27pm

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guil wrote: »

hi i bought a new bike this evening in halfords, i put all the parts on and adjusted the brakes etc
the problem is no matter how tight i tighten the allen key bolt, i can still move the bars iof i grip the wheel with my legs, i'm afraid to go too much and strip the threads, any ideas

Its likely an expansion bolt, so you have to really tighten it.

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#3 24-05-2010 9:30pm

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yeah its the type that looks as if it was cut at 45 degrees, i even used a ratchet and an allen piece for it, it really feels like its gonna strip the threads

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#4 24-05-2010 9:34pm

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got it sorted, didnt know it would go so tight
thanks

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