http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Sourcing nuts, bolts, washers and other bits en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:52:07 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-228075 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 10:18:03 +0000 dougal 228075@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Many thanks to advice, tangents and @Roibeard who supplied a bolt he had hanging around. After a weekend away from my bike I finally installed the light and went for a night ride down to the Dazzle Ship last night. I recommend visiting it by night as it has retroreflective morse code blobs painted round its perimeter which you can decode (or read the information boards). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227565 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:43:32 +0000 chdot 227565@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Of course the 'proper' thing is screw top jars (you can see what's in them) with the lids screwed to the underside of shelves. (I once went to someone's amazing garage/workshop and that's the thing that impressed me most!)</p> <p>I have some jars but not with the lids fixed anywhere. </p> <p>I do have one of these which I would highly recommend. </p> <p><a href="http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/raaco-13-compartment-assorter-box-with-removable-inserts-qp43w" rel="nofollow">http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/raaco-13-compartment-assorter-box-with-removable-inserts-qp43w</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227563 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:33:05 +0000 steveo 227563@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>clearly coffee will either come in cups from the bearded barista at the end of every street where the paper shop used to be or from those disposable pod things. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227556 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:58:38 +0000 nobrakes 227556@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>they'll probably 3d print them when needed as well. So where will all the coffee tins go? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227554 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:48:24 +0000 I were right about that saddle 227554@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@nobrakes</p> <p>It is our fate, but the next generation will just store moody photos of bolts on instagram. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227549 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:35:32 +0000 nobrakes 227549@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@IWRATS you've just thoroughly depressed me - I did exactly the same thing a few weeks ago! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227548 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:30:19 +0000 sallyhinch 227548@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What, all in the same tin? Not sorted into sizes?</p> <p>My father was not of the washer-saving variety (my mother on the other hand has an extensive collection of different sized tupperwares so that nothing ever gets put in the fridge in the wrong sized container), but when we bought our first house it came with a shed and understairs cupboard which still had the labelled tobacco tins with various sizes of screws, bolts etc. of the previous owner (I also inherited his bike). We still have them although I think the collection has become much more extensive since then </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227536 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:11:27 +0000 I were right about that saddle 227536@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I remember the day I first put spare bolts, washers and springs into a coffee tin. I had become my father, as he had become his before me. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227535 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:00:26 +0000 gembo 227535@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@rbtwtmn - someone who is prepared to celebrate your collection of bits is always good </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227531 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:48:11 +0000 LaidBack 227531@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><strong>rbrtwtmn</strong> <em>Easy. Never throw anything away.</em></p> <p>Then you can have a full basement like the new LB shop :-)</p> <p>I do have a few bolts and bits there too.<br /> Truvativ Cranksets - slightly used.<br /> Extra saddles - as new.<br /> Childseats - co-pilot as new etc. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227528 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:27:39 +0000 algo 227528@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@dougal I also have various bolts and washers and I think even a spare b&amp;m fork mount himgme - one of which will almost certainly work. I'm based Southside but could happily take them with me tomorrow on my commute around 8-8:30 and meet you somewhere... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227522 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:50:20 +0000 rbrtwtmn 227522@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Easy. Never throw anything away. Always strip bits from bits before throwing bigger bits away. Keep a box of those bits. Cannibalise them as required, but don't throw away the left over bits. Remember to promise self to clear out said boxes of bits. Never do so...<br /> (And marry someone who also cycles who is prepared to celebrate your collection of bits). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227521 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:24:58 +0000 dougal 227521@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Roibeard I'd appreciate that if you've got one going spare! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227518 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:10:22 +0000 Roibeard 227518@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I found that a coach bolt fitted nicely (M6x60mm IIRC) when I fitted such a light recently. The square end slotted into the light arm perfectly, with enough thread protruding to allow for the mudguard tab, washer and nut (lock nut in my case).</p> <p>I've more than enough for you to have one, if this solution suits you.</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227516 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:04:29 +0000 dougal 227516@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks folks! I will just have to drop in to a big hardware store and see what's available. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227515 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:59:14 +0000 kaputnik 227515@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Or rummage through the drawers in the bike station... Friendly LBS may help you out with a longer bolt for the fork crown for a donation to their beer / donut fund. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227513 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:58:05 +0000 wingpig 227513@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Things I use lots of like 12-25mm M5/M6 nuts/bolts I get in medium-sized packets from Screwfix or Toolstation. I'll get smaller packets of less frequently-required things like really long M5/M6 bolts from one of my boxes of random hardware, occasionally replenished by getting a smaller packet of something weird from Screwfix/Toolstation. The Bike Station sometimes has useful bits of metal/brackets/bolts if you need an official fork crown bolt with fancy rounded-faced bits. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227511 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:54:26 +0000 Arellcat 227511@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>eBay is pretty good for nuts and bolts, all things considered. Mostly I buy stock from Namrick, though.</p> <p>Go for stainless. On a bike it's not worth using anything else. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16746#post-227510 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:50:33 +0000 dougal 227510@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have received my B&amp;M Cyo premium dyno light doohickey in the post and am keen to get on with this. I'll need a longer bolt for the fork crown, as well as washers and such. Where do you all source such bits and pieces?</p> <p>I have had limited success with B&amp;Q etc in the past. Ebay? Begging at bike shops? </p>