You can get reverse helicoils. Abit exy though, notnirmally an on the shelf item eitherIsn’t it reverse thread to a helicoil anyway?
Also....you’re only trying to fix something that will snap and kill you soon anyway, like all the others.
You don't need to tap the carbon, they have metal inserts for the pedals. LBS doesn't have the gear.Not sure how you will go helicoiling an insert in a carbon arm. Good luck. LBS might be worth a try too.
Which is why I used the word insert in my reply. The insert is bonded to the carbon. Retapping will put load on that bond. Maybe.You don't need to tap the carbon, they have metal inserts for the pedals. LBS doesn't have the gear.
Which is why I used the word insert in my reply. The insert is bonded to the carbon. Retapping will put load on that bond. Maybe.
I won't be putting the cranks back on my bike, I'd just rather have them functioning in case I'm ever in a pinch and need a set of cranks asap. Its better than tossing a $400 set of cranks. But like SummitFever said the inserts have plenty of meat on them, it should be fineThis is right up there on my list of things that make me feel uncomfortable.
...Have torn the metal insert out of the end of an X0 carbon crank. It is not as big as you think...
It's not uncommon for car mechanics to tap new threadsI wonder if you'll ever trust a 'spare' that's flawed. After seeing a bloke fall hard and nearly die I'd not trust a dodgy fix on such a critical part. We ride fast so ask if you'd do the same fix on a motorbike or car part that is subjected to high loads.