Crank bolt fell out! Advice needed.

Unicycles and Equipment
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Hi everyone, I unicycled through the streets of Seattle during a rally, and when I got home I felt a little jiggle in my left crank, and realized the crank bolt had worked its way loose and fallen out completely.

It’s a nondescript SBS (Seattle Bike Supplies) unicycle, 24 inch wheel, muni style that I bought from a thrift store, so I don’t even know the make/model to order a new one. Any advice on how to get a new bolt?

Also is the jiggle a really bad thing? It’s barely perceptible (hence me not noticing until later), but I’m assuming I should ride it until I replace the bolt. True?

Best!
Alex

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You should be able to get a bolt at a bike store.
You should not ride the uni with the crank loose; you’ll damage the crank.

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Take the other one out.
Take it to a bike shop and say “I’d like one of these please.”

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D’oh! We could have made this thread run and run without your Captain Sensible solution!

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Captain Sensible indeed

Yes, that’s smart. You have all proven your worth, and will be commended in my book of commendations.

Thanks!
Alex

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Is there a monetary reward?
A ticker-tape parade with scantily dressed ladies?

Beer?

No?

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Worry not, Sir Fule!

If aschwa5 has problems putting a round peg in a round hole, there’ll be a much bigger to-do when he has to put his shoes on, or open the front door.

I am doubtless that this thread (or its bastard cousin) will see more traffic when the advice is needed.

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Yeah

It was just an ordinary bolt. They gave it to me for free.