Stripped thread on chain ring bolt :(

hamster

hypothetically, what would you do if the allen hole WERE rounded off?? purely hypothetically of course.

also, hypothetically, i can't grip the bolt with pliers. is it drill time??

hypothetically, if th allen bolt hole is rounded i would try an odd uk allen key, ie: not metric, in the hole, either force it in, or glue it in, if glueing,leave over night, then attack the fucker gently in the morning. always managed to remove one, no matter what.