How I cooked my bike

[vernon]

Interesting looking frame.

It's a Decathlon Triban hybrid. I bought one in Orleans when my Dawes Galaxy's frame snapped. Despite my reservations about its appearance it proved to be a reliable and comfortable ride. My version came with hub dynamo lighting, suspension forks and Shimano Deore 27 speed transmission - all for £350.

 

[zigzag]

[QUOTE 3054685, member: 9609"]
I was interested in you comment about assembling the part dry to help stop it coming loose, If they are tightened properly they should never come loose and I always pack stuff out with grease or copper grease if it is going to be in a vulnerable place to the elements. However, I was thinking, how would something like silicone (as in bathroom sealant) perform in such a situation. its a bit sticky but doesn't dry out fully and creates a good water tight seal.[/QUOTE]

hi Reiver, my thinking behind assembling it with dry bolts was that there is a layer of paint and lacquer inside a thread between alloy frame and steel bolt to prevent fusion. however i reckon the paint/lacquer was (partially) stripped when the bolts were tightened. subjected to a salty spray from underneath the front wheel, bolts have seized solid.
silicone should work ok as a threadlock imo - haven't tried using it though!

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Perhaps you need a disclaimer on the post, you just know someone's gonna try that with a carbon bike.. lol

Just take it out into rain and it'll melt away leaving perfectly intact mudguards

 

[EltonFrog]

Genius Method.

Would silcone grease work as a lubricant/fixer to keep screws in place? It's both a lubricant and sticky I believe.

 

[jay clock]

odd sized bolts would be slightly less ideal when fitting/removing the guards.

First world problem? I cannot imagine any way in which this would cause any major hassle to my life!

 

[Acyclo]

Genius Method.

Would silcone grease work as a lubricant/fixer to keep screws in place? It's both a lubricant and sticky I believe.

This is (another) perfect application for thread lock agents. They reduce unwanted loosening and prevent galvanic corrosion. Try http://www.loctite.co.uk/loctite-4087.htm?nodeid=8802629713921
I get it from this guy: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Loctite-2...054?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e8b27147e

 

[zigzag]

Genius Method.

Would silcone grease work as a lubricant/fixer to keep screws in place? It's both a lubricant and sticky I believe.

silicone grease is quite "liquid" (at least the one i have), it would not work as a threadlock. but it is great to smear on rubber seals o-rings of bike lights to prevent water ingress (petroleum based grease damages rubber).

 

[HovR]

First world problem? I cannot imagine any way in which this would cause any major hassle to my life!

Slightly less ideal != major hassle.

 

[PlymSlimCyclist]

What a lovely bike!

Glad you got it sorted though Now I best get some grease and grease up my bolts before they seize.

 

[e-rider]

bolts nearly always need grease

 

[Smurfy]

Great method. Removing a bottle cage bolt would be 'interesting'.

 

[BAtoo]

One of best / weird / OMG post ever.

I cant say the Mrs would be too happy with me if i tried that tho.

That's brilliant....