Drop-out tensioners? Dropout adjustment screws? Chain tensioning wonder-bolts?

What are those little screws called that go into the back of the drop-outs on a road frame? Only I have a couple of frames where these have got bent and am looking for replacements on fleabay, my searches are drawing blanks and I'm sure it's because I'm using the wrong terminology. Thanks :)

This thread is relevant to my interests

This thread is not relevant to my interests

but, i'm feeling nice.

it is usually a plain old m3 according to my google's. and is know as an axle adjustment screw.

I was about to say, an M3 is what you need.

Thanks velo, but still no joy on fleabay using that term. Can't believe it they must have loads of that shit on there. Will google M3, thanks gents :)

Nothing relevant on ebay with M3 as a search term. Gah! What's the world coming to? Hum.

M3 simply means 3mm. Well it also implies a standard pitch... but any M3 screw/bolt should fit.

http://www.velo-orange.com/dradsc.html

Chain tug?

dropout adjuster

Fnx peeps

M3 did the job.

Thanks David, I'll try LBS just wanted the convenience of online to my letter-box. Ah, have just seen you last post come in will invetigate. Why are these bolts/screws made of cheese?

How about Dropout Adjuster Screws?

There are two lengths for Campag ends.

http://www.velo-orange.com/dradsc.html

Perfect! Thank you, all ordered and hopefully on their way soon.

Someone's been fiddling with my thread tittles...

And post details in terms of naming sources, hmmm ;)

Ummm, this might be a stupid question, but is this pic below the right, or wrong way around? I could never work out which way is right. Not that I can really see the point of them, apart from making wheel alignment a little bit quicker when you're putting your wheel in

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That's the right way round. I agree on their utter pointlessness though.

I too am in despair.

I'm off work today so in dachair. Sorry.

putney cycles on upper richmond rd sell these - think they are about £3 a pair

Ummm, this might be a stupid question, but is this pic below the right, or wrong way around? I could never work out which way is right. Not that I can really see the point of them, apart from making wheel alignment a little bit quicker when you're putting your wheel in

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pushed forword = racing

pushed back = touring

thats just a guess but the only reason I could think of

and a year late, wow