downtube barrel adjuster broken...

[fossyant]

Also, you might need an extended 'bit holder' if using an electric screwdriver, but I recon a manual screwdriver with interchangeable bits would be OK with an easy out.

 

[Mazz]

looks like an easy out is your best option as the other end is tapered so you aren't getting a bolt in that side

Thanks but what do you mean by an 'easy out'?
Edit: cancel this question, just seen your previous post cheers

 

[fossyant]

Thanks but what do you mean by an 'easy out'?

Posted a link above. It's like a reverse thread drill bit, it grabs broken screws/bolts and helps undo them. The 'threaded part is hollow on your adjuster, so a suitable sized easy out will fit in the hollow section, grip the sides and undo it

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extractor-...1659094672-B0F4814PMQ-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

 

[Mazz]

Posted a link above. It's like a reverse thread drill bit, it grabs broken screws/bolts and helps undo them. The 'threaded part is hollow on your adjuster, so a suitable sized easy out will fit in the hollow section, grip the sides and undo it

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extractor-...1659094672-B0F4814PMQ-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

Many thanks.

 

[Mazz]

The words sufficed for that. The random photo of someone elses bike just confused matters as to the problem.

Fair play if you understood it from the text alone. I was helping out someone who wasn't sure what I meant.

 

[fossyant]

Remember, if using an electric drill, you might not be able to get it straight enough because of the head tube, so something like this may help

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extractor-...1659094672-B0F4814PMQ-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

 

[C R]

Remember, if using an electric drill, you might not be able to get it straight enough because of the head tube, so something like this may help

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extractor-...1659094672-B0F4814PMQ-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

I think using a manual driver would be safer, much less likely to wander or jump, so much less chance of doing damage to the boss.

 

[fossyant]

I think using a manual driver would be safer, much less likely to wander or jump, so much less chance of doing damage to the boss.

I mentioned that earlier too. Mazz just needs to go careful.

 

[Mazz]

I was checking what bits and bobs I already have, but not sure if this cable with an "S" on the nipple is a gear cable or a brake cable. If it's gear cable, it's long enough for me to use for this job.

To avoid any confusion, please note this is an actual pic of the cable that I own. It belongs to me. It is mine.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

I was checking what bits and bobs I already have, but not sure if this cable with an "S" on the nipple is a gear cable or a brake cable. If it's gear cable, it's long enough for me to use for this job.

To avoid any confusion, please note this is an actual pic of the cable that I own. It belongs to me. It is mine.
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That's a gear cable. Brake cables have pear shaped nipples.

 

[C R]

Gear. Brake cables have either a the barrel perpendicular to the cable or a pear shaped one.

@roubaixtuesday typed faster. Pear shaped end for drop bar bakes, cylindrical and perpendicular for flat bar brakes.