Fubar44 wrote:
Also, has anyone tried to mod an older P2 to fit the new torhans bento boxes? I would like to see where someone else has drilled into the frame and inserted the post holes to screw a bento into, just trying to clean up my '09 P2 as much as possible.
Adding bolt bosses to a carbon frame is absolutely possible. There are various methods, some people have used T-nuts, but this is not a good idea, as you will end up damaging the carbon top tube over a large area. Plus, you can't use the T-nuts as they are designed to be used, you have to use them backwards, they will not be held on securely or by any mechanical means. The far better solution (and the one that all established carbon fiber frame shops and repair houses use) is to use metric rivnuts. These are the strong and secure bosses that allow you to carry a waterbottle on your P2. The holes needed by rivnuts will be small and they can be inserted and installed 'blindly', i.e., without needing access to the back side of the frame wall. If you are very confident in your mechanical and drilling skills, then you can learn about how to install them on the web (lots of videos and info, they are used a lot in aviation). If not, any good and reputable builder who works with carbon fiber frames (calfee, et al) can do it for you. Once you get the bolt bosses in, you can also try the Speedpack 480D or
Speedpack 483D for top tube bolt mounting, as well as product from torhans and others.
Greg @ dsw
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