What are the small screws on drop outs called? Roadbike.

[wildoliver]

I was going to post this on YACF but I get tired of sarcastic comments for not knowing things.

On road bikes you get those little screws on the rear drop outs to set the rear wheel, the Ciocc I have just inherited seems to be missing them (though the holes are there) what are they called so I can watch ebay for a pair?

[smifffymoto]

If they are the holes I'm thinking of,they are for fixing "mudguards" too.

Edited by smifffymoto on Monday 6th April 01:13

[Minnsy]

I believe they are called either 'axle' or 'spindle' alignment screws. A place that might have them, or might be able to help are http://www.framebuilding.com/aboutus.htm

Give them a shout..

Cheers

Dave

Edited by Minnsy on Monday 6th April 12:36

[Saddle bum]

They are M3 x 0.5 screws for adjusting the "track" of rear wheels.

They can be got reasonable easily. Try Joe Whisker in Herts.

[wildoliver]

Cheers guys knew one of you would know!