Author Topic: Using 6mm bolts on a thorn sherpa?  (Read 3564 times)

andys

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Using 6mm bolts on a thorn sherpa?
« on: February 07, 2010, 04:21:58 pm »
Hello,

according to various places rear racks can take a lot more weight if they are attached with 6mm bolts, but my sherpa only has 5mm holes in the rear dropouts.

Is it possible to use a tap to cut a 6mm thread without damaging the frame?

sbseven

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Re: Using 6mm bolts on a thorn sherpa?
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2010, 07:08:14 pm »

julk

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Re: Using 6mm bolts on a thorn sherpa?
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2010, 09:32:09 pm »
I have done this with my rohloff exp.

The sherpa rear dropout rack point would need sufficient material round the 5 to 6mm hole - does yours look like it is part of a bigger forged dropout - if so have a go.

I got a set of taps from here.