Bolt sheared in my frame :(

On 19/05/2010 5:12 PM, Kathy and Steve wrote:
I am a girl Tomasso so I called it a bolt (hmmm is it a bolt?) It is
where the rear pannier rack attaches to the frame just above the
derailer hanger - I was lucky when it gave way that I didnt destroy
hanger/derailer etc as I was going down a pretty rough hill flat out!
Nothing is sticking out - the "bolt"sheared off right on the frame.

If it is any comfort, some blokes have no real clue as to how to
describe a mechanical failure nor the correct terms to use I myself
have used terms like "screwy thingy" or even make up terms which sound
very pompous thus giving the impression they should mean some important
component If someone calls your bluff, just stand your ground, sneer
if possible and continue to use the made-up term whilst gradually
introducing the correct term into the conversation

You are very lucky that you did not damage your rear derailleur from all
that bouncing down the hill.

I am going to a machinist tomorrow to see what he can do - fingers
crossed that it is easy fix as I want to use my panniers on long trips,

It does sound like a job for an ezi-out so all is good.

and I also fear that a long term use of a hose clamp wether protected
with rubber or not will eventually do some damage, also the hose clamp
makes the rack uneven. (is that uneven or not square? My use of tech
terms is very limited

The correct technical term here is "wonky"