Campag Record Pista crank bolts, is there a cheap alternative?!

I need new Campag Record Pista crank bolts, a quick google reveals that they want circa £15 a bolt!

Is there a cheaper alternative that will still let the bolt caps sit flush?

If anyone can help that would be amazing!

Cheers

bolt:
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/gears-drivetrain-cables/campagnolo-ultra-torque-crank-bolt

Bolt cap:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Campagnolo-Record-Pista-Crank-Bolt-Cap-/232777165789

The bolt you've linked to is for Ultra Torque cranks only.

I don't think Campag make crank bolts anymore: no part number listed in the current catalogue (see below).

So you can either buy the Campag dust caps and then obviously any crank bolt (a fiver-ish a pair), or get some Royce bolts with integrated dustcap.*

*My recommendation is in no way related to the fact that I have a couple of pairs of Royce bolts available...

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Campoldy have Campag crank bolts, just £22 to you squire!

I've just spoken to Cliff, who recommended the domed Ti bolts for your cranks.

They'll cost you £55.50 direct from Royce, £37.98 from Total Cycling, or a mere £25 from me!

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Thanks for your comprehensive response.

I've measured the current bolts I've used and they are 7mm from the bottom on the integrated washer to the top of the nut. This cases the dust caps to sit nearly 2mm too far out and they are not flush like they're supposed to be. This is why I thought there was a specific Campag bolt.

Now, what is the combined measurement of the Campag nut and washer that you have?

And would the Royce bolts fit flush in a record pista crank?

Thank you

You're welcome.

I've measured the current bolts...

Me too and the shallowest (cheapo, unbranded) are also 7mm. I don't have any Campag bolts.

And would the Royce bolts fit flush...

Assuming your measurements are correct (you torqued then up adequately?), no.

FYI the part number for Pista bolts is FC-PI004 and last listed in the catalogues in 2009.

Also FYI, Campoldy note that the dustcaps are "as fitted to 2nd gen. Super Record through to current Pista", which widens your search (no doubt the part number has changed).

I'd contact Campoldy, Condor, Mercian and Sidcup Cycles: they may have some gathering dust, which aren't listed online.

And if I summon @gfk_velo he can no doubt put us both straight on the subject (or contact him at Velotech Cycling).

Alternatively the bolts are M8, so you could shop around for a shallow-head version and stump-up for the dustcaps.

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You are an absolute bank of knowledge and a legend for this.

I'll get in touch with those contacts you've provided and let you know how I get on.

Thanks again!

Actually while you’re there, install self-extracting crank bolts and save yourself a lot of grief in the future.