Hugh: Thanks for asking. End need is of nut and bolt to fit 1970's era GB clamp around bars. These seem to be a special in that head of bolt is smaller than what would have been appropriate for thread size. GB use an M8 x 1.00 (fine pitch). Length is approx. 33mm.
I just need a fine pitch metric or SAE nut and bolt that will fit.
I thought I could easily find metric stainless steel or chrome socket head cap screw, button head cap screw, nut or, stand-off (I would cut to simulate the "long" nut GB use).
Beyond this immediate need, yes, there is the general need of fasteners and springs for bicycle application much of which should be available through industrial suppliers.
Let's face it - some of this hardware is special but a lot is standard or close to standard and should be available. Stainless steel is standard for food and pharma equipment so, I am puzzled at the difficulty to locate it.
Regards,
Richard Cielec Chicago, Illinois
henox <henox@icycle.net> wrote: Subject: Re: [CR]Re: Small Parts
Richard:
For list readers, like myself, who came in late on this thread, will you please state again specifically what fastener(s) you are looking for that are outside the bicycle mainstream. The diameter and tpi would be helpful.
BTW, apart from original equipment, chromed fasteners are unusual and rarely found at industrial fastener importer/distributor sources.
However, there are one or two suppliers of chromed fasteners to the motorcycle trade.
Hugh Enox La Honda
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