WTF - Ally caliper mounting bolts
 

I know the discussion over standard caliper bolts V's stainless steel bolts has been done to death on here.

But, spotted these this morning ..... Ally bolts used for mounting calipers .... surely not :puzzled:

Plus, I'm not 100% sure about the ally bolts holding the caliper together.



[Edited on 13-5-2006 by Carbon749]

Doesn't bear thinking about. Could be coloured titanium though.

has anyone ever experienced/have any evidence of them snapping in normal use?

Definite Ally, the whole bike is covered in coloured Ally fastners .... blong not bling.

PS. it is on a plastic fantastic rice rocket

You can buy blue titanium fasteners from Tasty Nuts, so I reckon they're those and the rest are ally. Would make sense ... I hope!

God,for his sake i hope they are Ti!!

no one had it happen then.....so whats the fear based on?

Personally I'd be happy to swap standard bolts for Stainless. As for Ally ones, I'd just feel concerned over the shear factor and the risk of them snapping when braking hard. If trick ally ones are strong enough I would have thought that they would be fitted as standard on top spec bikes.


I hope I do have it wrong and they are Ti.

http://www.tastynuts.com/acatalog/in... l&CatalogBody

Foul colour anyway...

The reason no-one has experienced it,is 'cos no-one will take the risk!!