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Title: Rubber/silicon plugs for covering unused mounting points?
Post by: hahel on January 22, 2024, 04:14:59 AM

Hi all,

I'm looking for those mushroom shaped rubber/silicon plugs to cover up unused mountingbosses on my gravel frame,
but my Ali searchskills are failing me  :).

Anyone out there that has a link or a good searchterm to share?

/Hakan

Title: Re: Rubber/silicon plugs for covering unused mounting points?
Post by: ENEP on January 22, 2024, 05:44:20 AM

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002297946777.html

Title: Re: Rubber/silicon plugs for covering unused mounting points?
Post by: JohnnyRabbit on January 22, 2024, 08:22:06 AM

Search for "car plastic rivets 5mm". They are also used to hold interior lining in cars.

Title: Re: Rubber/silicon plugs for covering unused mounting points?
Post by: Wet Noodle on January 22, 2024, 05:17:40 PM

It's already been solved and all, just some alternative options to plug holes of that kind:

• Nylon screws, black and white can usually be found easily (if you're OK with slit or external hex head)
• Cheap Chinese aluminium screws, available in a dozen different colours (although colour fit is always a little adventure with anodised parts)

Title: Re: Rubber/silicon plugs for covering unused mounting points?
Post by: luvlysmiler on January 25, 2024, 09:55:33 AM

I went for the aluminium screw option on my GF-002. like these https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004389231856.html
A little dab of grease on the threads just in case and they're done.
They weight next to nothing and dont come out when the bike gets washed. Recommended :-) 

Title: Re: Rubber/silicon plugs for covering unused mounting points?
Post by: luvlysmiler on January 25, 2024, 10:41:23 AM

Oh and I just remembered that there are also plugs available for almost any sized frame bolt hole https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002952659495.html

Title: Re: Rubber/silicon plugs for covering unused mounting points?
Post by: Wet Noodle on January 25, 2024, 03:46:02 PM

Quote from: luvlysmiler on January 25, 2024, 10:41:23 AM

Oh and I just remembered that there are also plugs available for almost any sized frame bolt hole https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002952659495.html

Just in case you also tried these - did you aim to match the core diameter or the nominal thread size / external diameter (slightly over-sized plug, more press fitty)?