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Originally Posted by dlh62c
Thats what I would have done. OEM as much as possible.
When I start thinking of replacing hardware with something thats stronger. I always ask myself...whats the next part that could fail in the assembly if the stronger bolts don't break. Sometimes those soft bolts act kinda like a fuse in an electrical system. Sure bolts shear off at the least convenient times...but I rather have them shear than break the bosses that they tread into on the bikes frame.
daryl
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Good thinking !!! That's something I try and work into the pannier frames I make..
I've built weaknesses into the frames to save the aluminium frame bosses if they take a whack in a crash or fall.
Of course I get people saying "Jeez, you need thick box section this and that" but id rather replace an M6 bolt than my subframe
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