Originally Posted by
steelbikeguy
I recommend cursing in French... although I haven't really tried that myself.
A slightly more productive method might be to use a longer bolt to get everything "settled" into place, and then replace it with the T.A. bolt. This will help get the "ears" properly bent into the final shape.
I've struggled with this myself, especially with the handlebar cage.
While there aren't really issues with just using a longer generic bolt, it is nice to use the intended bolt.
I've tried this three times, but never had luck with it. It always ends up springing back out on me. I've then tried using some sort of pliers to hold the tabs closer, but that failed too. I guess I have settled on sticking with the longer bolts.
Originally Posted by
Brad L
I suspect some of these clips were made for French diameter tubing. The difference in circumference (28mm vs 28.6mm) is about 3mm. I had to use a longer bolt to fit mine.
That is a good point, but the photo in the original post is my Pelissier, so it is French. Admittedly, that bottle cage came used, so I guess I don't know that it was the original bolt. I've also had trouble with an old Romic that I built up maybe a decade ago, and more recently on a late 60's Cinelli.
Originally Posted by
roadcrankr
That mount would look a bit too off for a late 60's bike. It came to me repainted, and I have never been a fan of repainted bikes. I rather like that I am adding a few chips/scratches to the paint. I won't mind if the cages leave a bit of patina.