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acer66

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Hi there,

I am at a loss when it comes to find a button head or something similar M10 1.0mm pitch bolt.
Is off an older mtb and the only thing I could find was a regular allen head from very far east.
Dug into MC master carr, online, off line shops etc..
Thread needs to go all the way to the head.
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Needs to be aluminum or ss, brass etc since its in a corrosive environment.

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you.
 
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Visit a machine shop? Maybe they can weld a bolt head onto an Allen screw, etc.
Or, is there room to put flat washer/s or some shim/s under a bolt that is too long for your application?
 
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Have you visited a bike shop? Derailleur bolts are M10, but aren't threaded to the head. What's your bolt for?

The hex socket has compromised the strength of that bolt. If that's a problem, how about using a hex bolt and turning the head down? Or does the head need to fit into a recess?

If it's a derailleur bolt, I'd suggest finding something in aluminum. I always recommend scored aluminum bolts for derailleur dropouts. They shear under impact, protecting both the derailleur and more importantly the frame.
 
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Thread all the way to the head is a little strange, normally that area is relieved as you can't truly get threads all the way to the head.

You may need to have a machine shop build you some custom bolts if it's that critical or specific for what you need.

Any clues on the application? We may be able to give other ideas?
 
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I tried to multi quote but it does not work on my phone.

No, I have not been to a machine shop but I was thinking about to fab one myself.

Been to many bicycle shops, including the mfgr and so on and it was a no go.
The bike industry drops support for older, this is for a 07, which in the bike world seems to be ancient rather quickly.

Most links provided are for M6 ones.
Smaller are easier to find, it gets difficult with M10.
Older bicycle square bottom bracket bolts use that thread
and it is more common with banjo bolts.

I think infinkc might on to something.
That looks promising.

I will report back and thank you everyone for your help.
 
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What does that do? Meaning, can it be slightly longer, shorter, cap differences?

I'd think it would be relatively easy to find a socket Hex-Drive screw that works for this, but it wouldn't have the "cap".

The most generic option - search for "button socket cap screw" or "hex socket plug" - either of these might work.
 
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For axles I've had excellent experiences with robertaxleproject.com and maybe they'd be able to help with your bolt even if it's not for an axle.
 
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acer66 said:
I tried to multi quote but it does not work on my phone.

No, I have not been to a machine shop but I was thinking about to fab one myself.

Been to many bicycle shops, including the mfgr and so on and it was a no go.
The bike industry drops support for older, this is for a 07, which in the bike world seems to be ancient rather quickly.

Most links provided are for M6 ones.
Smaller are easier to find, it gets difficult with M10.
Older bicycle square bottom bracket bolts use that thread
and it is more common with banjo bolts.

I think infinkc might on to something.
That looks promising.

I will report back and thank you everyone for your help.
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Yeah, in the bike world, weird things come and go quickly. But cranks and bottom bracket frame threads are pretty standardized. It might make more sense to replace the entire bottom bracket...
 
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Do you guys have an Ace hardware nearby? I find all kinds of weird hardware there.
 
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acer66 said:
Been to many bicycle shops, including the mfgr and so on and it was a no go.
The bike industry drops support for older, this is for a 07, which in the bike world seems to be ancient rather quickly.
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Bought my bike in 1989, hope I don’t need parts.
 
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Wrench97 said:
Did you try MTB? Whoever that may be.
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Sorry, I should have spelled it out.

Crazyhorse said:
MTB is shorthand for Mountain Bike, as opposed to Road Bike
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Thank you.

cvairwerks said:
Are you sure it's an M10x1.0, as that doesn't appear to be a standard pitch for an M10 on any thread chart or standard I can find....M10x1.25 or M10x1.5 is what I see.
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Yes, I have the schematics and it is a M10 with a 1.0mm pitch

Wrench97 said:
Is that a brand? Who makes the bike should have the parts.
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Specialized is the manufacturer and it is not that uncommon that they have very specific hardware and there is no support or parts availability after a few years.

pcutt said:
For axles I've had excellent experiences with robertaxleproject.com and maybe they'd be able to help with your bolt even if it's not for an axle.
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rlitman said:
Yeah, in the bike world, weird things come and go quickly. But cranks and bottom bracket frame threads are pretty standardized. It might make more sense to replace the entire bottom bracket...
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This is a pivot bolt for one of the rear linkage pivots of the rear suspension.
I was just going through my bolts and noticed that I had some even older bottom bracket bolts which are also M10 1.0mm pitch but regular socket heads which do not work because the bolt sits in a tight recessed spot.

Ak Jim said:
Bought my bike in 1989, hope I don’t need parts.
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redline9k said:
what crankarm is it from....SRAM GXP?
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Sorry for the confusion, it is for a pivot at the rear suspension.

Tim Kennedy said:
acer66:
Contact: 44bikes.com
[email protected]
603-654-2005
New Hampshire

This guy builds some of the finest mtn bikes in existence --- give him a shout
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I will check that.

I should have been more clearer what the bolt is exactly for but the help here on is great as usual and much appreciated.

Thank you.
 
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My thoughts.

Acquire a bolt or setscrew with M10 x 1.0

Acquire tap of same.

Make the disk and tap the thread

Screw the stub into it, flush to the end, tig weld or 56% silver braze.

Sacrifice a low-head screw, get the internal hex from that and tig weld to the disk.

Alternative is to use a setscrew but I don't think it can be tig welded fine enough not to bug up the internal hex unless you can stick some above the top plane of the disk and fillet weld.....

Might not look beautiful but you can make it functional...heck make 2 of them and then they will match :D
 
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Post a pic of where it goes?

Seems the head profile wouldn't matter much. Put a washer in that fits the recess and use a button head. Might not look as clean, but the bike shouldn't be for looks anyway.
 
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Motorcycle shop for screws and bolts? There are many special metric hardware pieces all over any Japanese motorcycle. Perhaps the service manager at a local motorcycle shop can provide a bin of hardware to dig through and find something suitable.
 
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Crazyhorse said:
MTB is shorthand for Mountain Bike, as opposed to Road Bike
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I would gave never gyess.

Figured it was a typo for MTD yard equipment.

Been 25+ years since I've run a pedal bike. Became obsolete after getting a driver's license.
 
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I am about to order the ones infinkc posted.🙏🏽
The selection is really very little when it comes to a M10 with a 1.0 pitch that is not a socket head and on top of that it has to be corrosion resistant because it is exposed to the elements.

Thanks everyone for their help.
 
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