> www.flickr.com/photos/millhiser/2261973950

> Angus asked,

> <<What brand of self-extracting crank bolts are you using?  They
> appear to have an 8mm allen head.  I have some with a 6mm allen head
> and would prefer the 8s.>>

> They are 8mm. They are Shimano (came with the Ultegra crankset;
> Shimano calls it the "fixing bolt" in their instructions but fail to
> supply a part number).

> I imagine there are many different varieties. Some 8mm options are
> here.http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=2473http://harriscyclery....

> Hope this helps! :-)
> Will

> Thanks for the information.  The 6mm head on my current self-
> extracting crank bolts is starting to deform when tightened to the
> proper torque.  I'll see if my LBS can order me some.

> Thanks!

> Angus

> On May 17, 2:23 pm, Will <wpm...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > Hi. With regard to the photo here:

> >www.flickr.com/photos/millhiser/2261973950

> > Angus asked,

> > <<What brand of self-extracting crank bolts are you using?  They
> > appear to have an 8mm allen head.  I have some with a 6mm allen head
> > and would prefer the 8s.>>

> > They are 8mm. They are Shimano (came with the Ultegra crankset;
> > Shimano calls it the "fixing bolt" in their instructions but fail to
> > supply a part number).

> > I imagine there are many different varieties. Some 8mm options are
> > here.http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=2473http://harriscyclery....

> > Hope this helps! :-)
> > Will- Hide quoted text -

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