Sunday, February 17, 2013

Boom Clamp Quick Release Change

From my post dated February 10th:
 "As for adjustments, again I must say that the quick release levers on the boom clap just don't do it for me. The boom started to twist a little so I stopped and tighten the clamps and with my heel banged the levers the last few inches to close the boom clamp tight. I'll need to fine tune the boom again. Why not use a nice size hex head bolt that can be tightened properly. Once the boom is set who needs a quick release."

It turned out that replacing the boom clamp quick releases on the 700/20 boom with bolts was simple. All it took was a couple M6x45mm bolts and washers.  The existing quick release nuts can be used with the bolts. On my latest visit to Bent Up Cycles Dana gave me two bolts to try. I ordered more for my other Catrikes from the Bolt Depot.