Here are two more photos. I tried to link them to the post but I don’t know how to reddit good: https://imgur.com/a/HWCSOH5
chickenpotpiebaby on
You will need a new bike
nyBumsted on
You need a set of Speedout damaged screw extractors from Amazon or your local hardware store. I just did this. Plug it into your drill and the job is done in 12 seconds.
cybertears on
Use a Dremel and cut the bolt in half
ryumicon on
There is several methods of getting that out, but you need the right tools. I personally would bring that to a good bike mechanic, shouldn’t take longer than 5 min.
HauntingTension9909 on
1) Try to cut a slit with a dremel or something similar without cutting the seatclamp post
2) Cut the seatclamp
3) Try to put a rubber band inside the bolthead to compensate for the stripped part
4) There are some tools designed for stripped bolts and screws
5) You can hammer in a larger allen key
AggravatingChubbs on
Try using a size bigger torque bit, might be the easiest solution
Attermann on
Just hammer in a torx that’s a bit larger, then it’s easy to take out.
alejofdz on
Try a Torx 25 or 30 screwdriver first. Stripped Hex screws can sometimes be removed with a Torx bit
2 drill the head out. Then the clam loosens and you can remove both the sadle and the clamp. Then replace the screw or the clamp as needed.
oscillogucci on
The appropriate sized extractor bit will remove that thing in a minute. Go to your local hardware store and buy a set of them. Do not try to use it with a drill. Use a socket wrench with the appropriate male to female square drive adapter.
mebutnew on
I know it’s not a helpful comment but there’s something quite comedic about stripping a bolt that has the torque specs in big font right next to it.
Bud_Johnson on
You could try jamming a Flathead in there. The tips are usually flared and might catch.
WarCrimeWhoopsies on
You need to buy some quality hex keys, mate. Stripping bolts is much less common when you’ve got a good set of tools, and you actually tighten it to spec.
I highly recommend a set of Bondhus Metric Hex Keys, or Wera Metric Hex Keys.
InformalJaguar on
Wedge a rubber band between the hole and the allen key and try again. You may have to downsize the allen key though.
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Here are two more photos. I tried to link them to the post but I don’t know how to reddit good: https://imgur.com/a/HWCSOH5
You will need a new bike
You need a set of Speedout damaged screw extractors from Amazon or your local hardware store. I just did this. Plug it into your drill and the job is done in 12 seconds.
Use a Dremel and cut the bolt in half
There is several methods of getting that out, but you need the right tools. I personally would bring that to a good bike mechanic, shouldn’t take longer than 5 min.
1) Try to cut a slit with a dremel or something similar without cutting the seatclamp post
2) Cut the seatclamp
3) Try to put a rubber band inside the bolthead to compensate for the stripped part
4) There are some tools designed for stripped bolts and screws
5) You can hammer in a larger allen key
Try using a size bigger torque bit, might be the easiest solution
Just hammer in a torx that’s a bit larger, then it’s easy to take out.
Try a Torx 25 or 30 screwdriver first. Stripped Hex screws can sometimes be removed with a Torx bit
[Screw extractors](https://www.acehardware.com/departments/tools/power-tool-accessories/screw-extractors/21595?store=17610). They’re left hand threaded and bite in. You’ll be amazed how well they work
It is a seat clamp.
1 try a Torx socket
2 drill the head out. Then the clam loosens and you can remove both the sadle and the clamp. Then replace the screw or the clamp as needed.
The appropriate sized extractor bit will remove that thing in a minute. Go to your local hardware store and buy a set of them. Do not try to use it with a drill. Use a socket wrench with the appropriate male to female square drive adapter.
I know it’s not a helpful comment but there’s something quite comedic about stripping a bolt that has the torque specs in big font right next to it.
You could try jamming a Flathead in there. The tips are usually flared and might catch.
You need to buy some quality hex keys, mate. Stripping bolts is much less common when you’ve got a good set of tools, and you actually tighten it to spec.
I highly recommend a set of Bondhus Metric Hex Keys, or Wera Metric Hex Keys.
Wedge a rubber band between the hole and the allen key and try again. You may have to downsize the allen key though.