Rivnut Tool?

[AngryScientist]

I've got a project frame in the stand that needs a bottle cage bolt rivnut replaced. Anyone have experience with one of the cheaper tools? will this get it done?


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RCPVLKE...hk_typ_imgToDp

[mcfarton]

I had one from harbor freight and it was fine for me. I lost it or I would send it to you. It came with the nuts also.


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[jc031699]

This is supposed to be all that you need.


https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOeTMx9

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4975150...0aApBFEALw_wcB


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[Nessism]

Originally Posted by jc031699

This is supposed to be all that you need.


https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOeTMx9

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4975150...0aApBFEALw_wcB


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Agree. No need for a fancy tool.

[sokyroadie]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

I've got a project frame in the stand that needs a bottle cage bolt rivnut replaced. Anyone have experience with one of the cheaper tools? will this get it done?


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RCPVLKE...hk_typ_imgToDp

Since you ride a "toy frame" (small) not sure you can fit the tool you linked. The others work fine.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by sokyroadie

Since you ride a "toy frame" (small) not sure you can fit the tool you linked. The others work fine.

this frame as a "feature" that will facilitate clearance, Clarence

[pinkshogun]

ive put some epoxy/caulking on the riv nut itself to further seal it. i also have the cheap gun version and its fine.

[NHAero]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

this frame as a "feature" that will facilitate clearance, Clarence

[Jeckel30]

I bought this kit and it works great. If you are like me, you will suddenly find all sorts of things that need a rivnut.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003T...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[bikinchris]

Originally Posted by Nessism

Agree. No need for a fancy tool.

If you're only setting ONE Rivnut you don't even need anything that fancy. A long bolt, a few nuts and flat washers and a couple of wrenches and Bob's your uncle.

[zennmotion]

I've always just used a quick release skewer, works fine if your rivnut is aluminum. Probably wouldn't work with steel, but I would only want steel rivnuts on a steel frame, and then I would be looking for someone with a torch.

[jc031699]

Originally Posted by zennmotion

I've always just used a quick release skewer, works fine if your rivnut is aluminum. Probably wouldn't work with steel, but I would only want steel rivnuts on a steel frame, and then I would be looking for someone with a torch.

Awesome!!!! Need a QR and a spare axle as a spacer I’m guessing…


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[cmbicycles]

Originally Posted by jc031699

Awesome!!!! Need a QR and a spare axle as a spacer I’m guessing…


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I've done this, and its tricky to keep the QR skewer square as you tighten the lever. It requires a couple resets until its tight, but it does work. The nuts/, washer method would be my choice if I didn't have the proper tool. I prefer the type where the handles are perpendicular to the bolt, although if you need to set anything bigger than a water bottle cage the one Angry linked has better leverage.

https://www.amazon.com/M39316-MARSON.../dp/B014VH27K8

Like this one above.

[unterhausen]

All of a sudden I'm thinking of a lot of applications for a rivnut. I would rather not use one on a bike, if possible.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by unterhausen

All of a sudden I'm thinking of a lot of applications for a rivnut. I would rather not use one on a bike, if possible.

i concur that titanium frames should just be made with welded bosses, but sadly, many are not.