My anger got the best of me and I stripped all the bolts to adjust the limits and tension. Now my gearing is all fucked up. Do I just get a new bike at this point? Idek what the kind is, sram eagle something. I’m so tired of this… it won’t go into the highest gear anymore and the cable tension is too tight even tho I loosened the barrel
by Inner-Gur9987
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Just replace them
replace, or cut grooves into head for flat head screwdriver
Bring it to a shop. They can replace the screws and also set up the rear der.
That’s cheap screws for you before you set them up. You should always replace the screws you get with the bike parts & put in better quality screws that should stop this from happening again.
If its just the bolt head that is stripped you can grab the bolt with vise grips and remove them. Then get some new socket head cap screws from the hardware store of the same size to replace them. You’ll want metric and stainless. I’m guessing they are 3 or 4 mm screws but take one with you to the store to match the size. If the tension adjuster barrel nut is toast you might be able to order a new one. Worst case is you need a new derailleur.
You’re okay. Just replace them. They are just regular Allen bolts. You can use any Allen screw if they have the same size.
I’ve had luck hammering a torx bit into stripped screws to get them out.
You’re limit screwed.
your options are limited ;).. probably best to replace it if possible
H… how?
But do not panic, they are replaceable. [Here’s some i found online](https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/gear-spares/sram-gx-eagle-rear-derailleur-bbolt-limit-screw-kit-hex5/) but your local bike shop may well have a broken rear mech they can salvage some off and then set it all up for you.